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Erie, PA vs Boulder, CO

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Highlights
- Boulder spends 8.4% less per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.0% higher in Boulder than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boulder had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, PABoulder, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6194573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.0%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 Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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