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Altoona, PA vs Boulder, CO

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Highlights
- Boulder spends 6.2% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% higher in Boulder than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boulder had 6.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona

Education
 Altoona, PABoulder, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,215$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370$12,130$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,226$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.6617.1116.23
 Students per Librarian9456194573
 Students per Counselor311213530
 Grade School Educ.1.9%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%1.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.2%96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%10.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%76.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.4.6%25.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%5.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%9.0%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 Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 4 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN BOULDER, COLORADO
80302 80304 80301 80303 80305 80310

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