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Erie, PA vs Ashland, OH

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Highlights
- Ashland spends 18.5% less per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% higher in Ashland than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashland had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, PAAshland, OHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,079$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5434573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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