2025 Compare Cities Education:
Harrisburg, PA vs Richardson, TX

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Highlights
- Richardson spends 25.7% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% lower in Richardson than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Richardson had 11.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PARichardson, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,172$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9714573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Richardson    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lived in Richardson for 40 years and it's home. Good schools, hospitals, emergency services, retail and restaurants. Fair weather and slightly high but reasonable cost  More

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Over 15 years ago

It's great to live in a neighborhood. Better yet a community. It is relatively quiet and peaceful. Having lived in the city (Dallas) for a number of years it was a  More

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Over 17 years ago

My wife and I have lived in Richardson for 4 years now. Richardson is like anywhere else in terms of it depends on what you are looking for. Richardson has a lot of  More

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