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Alton, IL vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Altoona spends 23.5% more per student than Alton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Altoona than in Alton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Altoona had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alton
 Alton, ILAltoona, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,215$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,569  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,226$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9454573
 Students per Counselor1054  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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