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West Chester, PA vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence spends 9.4% less per student than West Chester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.4% lower in East Providence than in West Chester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East Providence had 7.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Chester

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 West Chester, PAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,536$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,724$16,362$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$10,034$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9613.3516.23
 Students per Librarian5549134573
 Students per Counselor301390530
 Grade School Educ.3.4%5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%8.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.5%85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.7%17.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.0%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.3%30.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.1%10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.9%0.9%1.5%

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Reviews for West Chester    14 Reviews

We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years  More

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There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Good that you live in Allentown, because you sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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ZIPS IN WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
19383
ZIPS IN EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
02914 02915 02916

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