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Altoona, PA vs Bisbee, AZ

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- Bisbee spends 37.4% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.3% higher in Bisbee than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bisbee had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PABisbee, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,785$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,892$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31414573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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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Reviews for Bisbee    3 Reviews

I really enjoyed my visit to this little town so much that I am taking my sisters this year when I return. The people were nice, the restaurants I visited had good food  More

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Over 4 years ago

Horrible evil place Satan lives in bisbee and its a evil town stay away unless you like evil and wickedness  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have been visiting since 1989 and now have bought a house here in Bisbee's quaint Warren District. Such a wonderful change from the Bay Area congestion. People are  More

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