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Hannibal, MO vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie spends 22.4% more per student than Hannibal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% higher in Erie than in Hannibal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hannibal
 Hannibal, MOErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,679  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor282  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Hannibal    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Hannibal, MO. It has advantages of low cost of living and a beautiful River View Park. It is a small town where everyone knows everybody. If they don't like  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. Very nice downtown 6. The Mark Twain amenities, such  More

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Only real problems Hannibal has had going all the way back to Samual Clemens are those typical of small town petty politics which seem to always plague it. Plenty of  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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