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Philadelphia, PA vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Atlanta spends 37.1% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% lower in Atlanta than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atlanta had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia

Education
 Philadelphia, PAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$25,843$16,267$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192$14,100$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,842$8,086$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0413.816.23
 Students per Librarian23805704573
 Students per Counselor408397530
 Grade School Educ.5.1%2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%5.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.6%92.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%55.6%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.3%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%5.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    138 Reviews

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Over 3 years ago

do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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