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Evansville, IN vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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- Wilkes-Barre spends 34.8% more per student than Evansville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Wilkes-Barre than in Evansville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wilkes-Barre had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Evansville
 Evansville, INWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,203$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,087  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,977$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13644573
 Students per Counselor411  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Evansville    34 Reviews
Deanne · Evansville, IN
Evansville…..A great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in many places including Chicago Gary Indiana, Reno Nevada, Western Kentucky, and the north, west, and east side of Evansville so when I read the things  More

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Deanne · Evansville, IN
Evansville…..A great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in many places including Chicago Gary Indiana, Reno Nevada, Western Kentucky, and the north, west, and east side of Evansville so when I read the things  More

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JD · Evansville, IN
Most dangerous city in US
Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Gary Indiana decades ago due to Gary's violence. Well Im moving away from Evansville for the same reason. Im Done! Drugs are just everywhere & 23  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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