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Altoona, PA vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke spends 18.2% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.8% higher in Roanoke than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Roanoke had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,573$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8554573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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