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Traverse City, MI vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville spends 7.8% less per student than Traverse City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% higher in Gainesville than in Traverse City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Traverse City
 Traverse City, MIGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,405  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4044573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Traverse City    28 Reviews

Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Teri · 

Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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