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Ardmore, PA vs Allentown, PA

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- Allentown spends 13.8% less per student than Ardmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.6% higher in Allentown than in Ardmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allentown had 17.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ardmore
 Ardmore, PAAllentown, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,712$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,843  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,777$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5794573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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