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Harrisburg, PA vs Manchester, CT

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Highlights
- Manchester spends 41.3% more per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% lower in Manchester than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manchester had 12.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PAManchester, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$25,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$20,830$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$12,433$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8412.3316.23
 Students per Librarian10044794573
 Students per Counselor390341530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%5.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%17.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%38.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.2%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 Manchester    5 Reviews

My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock!  More

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Over 9 years ago

It Sucks No work no friendly  More

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Over 13 years ago

Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
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