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Buffalo, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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- Wilkes-Barre spends 26.5% less per student than Buffalo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.7% higher in Wilkes-Barre than in Buffalo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wilkes-Barre had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,203$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,132  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,977$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13644573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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