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Bethlehem, PA vs Selden, NY

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- Selden spends 48.2% more per student than Bethlehem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% lower in Selden than in Bethlehem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Selden had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethlehem
 Bethlehem, PASelden, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$30,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,441  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11144573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Selden    3 Reviews
mary ann  · Selden, NY
BREAK-INS AND THEFT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Over 15 years ago

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE THERE HOMES BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF BREAK-INS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY OR AT NIGHT PEOPLE'S HOMES  More

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Mary · Williston Park, NY
Selden,NY
Over 17 years ago

White Trash  More

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Raina · Selden, NY
Selden, NY
Over 19 years ago

Good place to live, but becoming more crowded. Good schools, shopping, cultural resources nearby, outdoor activities, etc. However the cost of living here is  More

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