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Harrisburg, PA vs New Haven, CT

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Highlights
- New Haven spends 30.4% more per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.9% lower in New Haven than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Haven had 3.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$20,223$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8412.6816.23
 Students per Librarian10045404573
 Students per Counselor390365530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%8.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%14.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%4.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%4.3%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 New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 16 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
06511 06513 06515 06519 06510

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