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Wilmington, DE vs Beaufort, NC

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- Beaufort spends 42.9% less per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Beaufort than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beaufort had 2.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DEBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,404$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,481$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5834573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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