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Altoona, PA vs Gillette, WY

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- Gillette spends 1.7% more per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.9% lower in Gillette than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gillette had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PAGillette, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,500$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,876$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2354573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

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