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Medford, OR vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 22.3% more per student than Medford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% lower in Harrisburg than in Medford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 8.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Medford

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 Medford, ORHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,509$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,411$14,386$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,808$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.0715.8416.23
 Students per Librarian64510044573
 Students per Counselor907390530
 Grade School Educ.3.3%6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%11.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.1%82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.1%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.1%22.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.7%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.7%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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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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ZIPS IN MEDFORD, OREGON
97504 97501
ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120

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