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Harrisburg, PA vs Grand Island, NE

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Highlights
- Grand Island spends 18.0% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Grand Island than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grand Island had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PAGrand Island, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$14,552$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$12,175$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$8,061$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8414.0316.23
 Students per Librarian10043064573
 Students per Counselor390382530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%23.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%21.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.5%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 Grand Island    1 Reviews

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
68801 68803

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