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Altoona, PA vs Beverly, MA

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Highlights
- Beverly spends 17.5% more per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% lower in Beverly than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beverly had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona

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 Altoona, PABeverly, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,215$20,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370$17,386$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,226$10,919$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.6612.0416.23
 Students per Librarian9455304573
 Students per Counselor311355530
 Grade School Educ.1.9%1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%2.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.2%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%13.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%50.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.6%14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.9%1.5%

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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 4 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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Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 9 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
01915

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