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Winston-Salem, NC vs Ypsilanti, MI

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Highlights
- Ypsilanti spends 52.1% more per student than Winston-Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% higher in Ypsilanti than in Winston-Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ypsilanti had 5.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winston-Salem
 Winston-Salem, NCYpsilanti, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,533$16,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,824$13,455$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,505$7,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8615.1716.23
 Students per Librarian5166474573
 Students per Counselor347503530
 Grade School Educ.4.9%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%4.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.0%92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.7%27.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.7%7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.6%43.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.2%17.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%1.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.2%3.6%1.5%
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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Reviews for Ypsilanti    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have been in Michigan all my life. I was born in Detroit and moved to Ypsilanti to raise my family. Ypsi is about 35 minutes outside of Detroit and it's nice to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ypsilanti appears to be a safe college town, but upon closer look it is evident that it is a crime-ridden city. Be safe, never travel alone during the night or early  More

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Over 17 years ago

My life in Ypsi was wonderful. Worked at the Kaiser Frazer plant for 3 years My first born (Girl) was born there. Wish to return. Winters were cold and summers were  More

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