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Erie, PA vs Morgantown, WV

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Highlights
- Morgantown spends 23.9% less per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.1% higher in Morgantown than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morgantown had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie

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 Erie, PAMorgantown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,637$13,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944$12,118$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,721$7,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1614.0916.23
 Students per Librarian5917304573
 Students per Counselor360314530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%5.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.9%92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.8%4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%55.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.3%17.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%4.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%8.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 12 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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ZIPS IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
16510 16503 16508 16504 16502 16507 16501 16546
ZIPS IN MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
26505 26501

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