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East Providence, RI vs West Haven, CT

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- West Haven spends 24.4% more per student than East Providence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% lower in West Haven than in East Providence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Haven had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to East Providence
 East Providence, RIWest Haven, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,362  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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Reviews for West Haven    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Im just tired of the cold months and the price of the  More

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Over 16 years ago

West Haven has a nice long oceanfront, however,I would not want to swim at our beaches. The taxes for real estate are very high..I pay over $4,000 a year for a small  More

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Over 16 years ago

low crime,diverse  More

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