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Harrisburg, PA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 17.7% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% lower in Omaha than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 9.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg, PAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8415.1216.23
 Students per Librarian10044154573
 Students per Counselor390372530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.6%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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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