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Harrisburg, PA vs Cornelius, NC

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Highlights
- Cornelius spends 28.9% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Cornelius than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cornelius had 17.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PACornelius, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$12,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$9,703$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$6,250$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8416.2116.23
 Students per Librarian100411494573
 Students per Counselor390307530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%1.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%18.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%55.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%12.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN CORNELIUS, NORTH CAROLINA
28031

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