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Altoona, PA vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 48.5% less per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.7% higher in Yuma than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PAYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%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 Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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