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Erie, PA vs Durham, NC

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- Durham spends 34.2% less per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Durham than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, PADurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.0%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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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 Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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