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Brewer, ME vs Erie, PA

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- Erie spends 9.1% more per student than Brewer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.7% higher in Erie than in Brewer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brewer
 Brewer, MEErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,036  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor297  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Brewer    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

strong sense of community  More

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Over 15 years ago

Don't forget to go to the chinese buffet called (I think) the twin super buffet. It's the best chinese buffet north of  More

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Over 16 years ago

IT is cold with lots snow,(im not a cold,snow enthusiast) the spring has loads black flies and in the summer mosquitos that could carry you away,plus high  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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