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Union City, CA vs National City, CA

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- National City spends 8.0% less per student than Union City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.8% higher in National City than in Union City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- National City had 15.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Union City
 Union City, CANational City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor603  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Miriam · Union City, CA
hello from Union City
Over 19 years ago

Hi, I am looking for a small, friendly town with low crime and friendly people, outdoor activites, mellow, etc. (in the bay area). I am currently hoping to move to  More

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David · National City, CA
Perfect if you really want/need a "cheap" house...
Over 10 years ago

When you can't afford to live anywhere else in the main San Diego metro area...you live in National City or El Cajon. El Cajon has the higher poverty rate, but National  More

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