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Bedford, PA vs Somerset, PA

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Highlights
- Somerset spends 5.5% more per student than Bedford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.9% lower in Somerset than in Bedford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 5.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bedford
 Bedford, PASomerset, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,600$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,349  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,166$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6664573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Bedford    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Having recently moved here for a job i have found deadford to not have that much going on, and if you have a dog no one is going to rent to you. There really is nothing  More

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Reviews for Somerset    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Somerset is a small town with very friendly neighbors. People wave and greet each other whih a smile when they pass by. You are safe to go for a walk at night, and your  More

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