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Harrisburg, PA vs Bettendorf, IA

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Highlights
- Bettendorf spends 23.9% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.1% lower in Bettendorf than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bettendorf had 17.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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