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Altoona, PA vs Emmett, ID

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- Emmett spends 47.4% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.6% higher in Emmett than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Emmett had 11.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,061$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,729$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16394573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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