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Elkins, WV vs Philomath, OR

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- Philomath spends 62.4% more per student than Elkins.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.9% higher in Philomath than in Elkins. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Philomath had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elkins
 Elkins, WVPhilomath, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,642$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,055  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,505$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.92  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4714573
 Students per Counselor242  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Philomath    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Nice little town but it is a little more to live at this  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have no idea where you are getting you information. If it is from the city offices it is totally wrong. Since the city council decided to build a road through the  More

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