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Ambridge, PA vs Wheeling, WV

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Highlights
- Wheeling spends 8.2% less per student than Ambridge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.9% lower in Wheeling than in Ambridge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ambridge
 Ambridge, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,471  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor512  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Ambridge    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Low cost of living, friendly folks, cheap housing, great weather in summer, and close to Pittsburgh. Many older homes have been renovated and the high street,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Close to Pgh shopping,dining,and  More

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Over 16 years ago

A lot of the homes are old, but they are solidly built. It is cheap to live here. However, the town could do more to be more attractive. The main street was once a  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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