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Carlisle, PA vs Charlottesville, VA

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Highlights
- Charlottesville spends 10.2% less per student than Carlisle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.6% lower in Charlottesville than in Carlisle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlottesville had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Carlisle
 Carlisle, PACharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,415$16,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,693$14,584$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,392$8,935$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4613.0716.23
 Students per Librarian7314994573
 Students per Counselor279243530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%4.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.8%92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%13.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.1%5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.7%58.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.11.6%16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%6.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.9%7.4%1.5%
Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 3 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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