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Erie, PA vs Glendale, CA

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- Glendale spends 1.2% less per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 66.1% higher in Glendale than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glendale had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, PAGlendale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 3 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 7 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 Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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