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Fishers, IN vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie spends 25.9% more per student than Fishers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Erie than in Fishers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 11.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fishers
 Fishers, INErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,578  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor1344  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.66.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Fishers    13 Reviews

I am a single male in his 20's who moved here for work. I bought a nice 4 bedroom house for dirt cheap. Unfortunately I'm not sure if that was the right move. Nightlife  More

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I moved to Fishers 2 1/2 years ago for a new job in nearby Indianapolis. Since then I've taken a work from home job, so it doesn't matter where I live. Fishers has been  More

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Over 15 years ago

Fishers, Indiana is a nice town within commute distance from indianapolis. Homes are nice and crime is low. Seasons are mild but I would rather live somewhere with warm  More

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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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