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Altoona, PA vs Salisbury, NC

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- Salisbury spends 38.8% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% higher in Salisbury than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salisbury had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PASalisbury, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,536$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,244$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12004573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

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