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Eureka Springs, AR vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg spends 22.7% more per student than Eureka Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.1% higher in Harrisburg than in Eureka Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 8.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Eureka Springs
 Eureka Springs, ARHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,411  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor359  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Eureka Springs    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is not an easy city to live in. I don't know where you get your data for housing costs, but it's far from accurate. There are no $470.00 studios. People pay $600.00  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is not anything like I remember. Keep in mind your waiter most likely has a doctorate. Depending on your lifestyle....it's a blue spot in a RED state.   More

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Visited as tourists since 1980. Bought a victorian here in 2015. Thought this was awesome. Turned out awesome on the negative scale. House that old certainly needs work  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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