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Altoona, PA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise spends 38.6% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.5% higher in Surprise than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Surprise had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PASurprise, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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