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Allentown, PA vs Clarion, PA

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- Clarion spends 2.9% less per student than Allentown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.5% lower in Clarion than in Allentown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Clarion had 18.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Allentown
 Allentown, PAClarion, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,133$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,267  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,855$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4924573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%1.5%
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for Clarion    3 Reviews

Clarion is a wonderful little town with historic buildings, a real Main Street, Town Square Park and traditions the whole family can be involved in. ALF is Autumn  More

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Over 19 years ago

Clarion is a small town with the advantage of having a university and Cook Forest. Through these two sources there are some cultural activities. However outdoor  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there anything to do here? Quaint small town--IF the store fronts weren't empty. Too small, housing seems expensive for the local job market. Autumn Leaf Festival  More

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