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Harrisburg, PA vs Casper, WY

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Highlights
- Casper spends 7.8% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.9% lower in Casper than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Casper had 14.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PACasper, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$16,360$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$15,213$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$9,878$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8414.916.23
 Students per Librarian10042624573
 Students per Counselor390430530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%28.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%12.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%27.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%7.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.9%1.5%

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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 7 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 Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN CASPER, WYOMING
82601 82604 82609

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