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Harrisburg, PA vs Rockford, IL

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Highlights
- Rockford spends 7.6% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% higher in Rockford than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rockford had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

Education
 Harrisburg, PARockford, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$16,393$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$15,358$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$9,283$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8415.916.23
 Students per Librarian10047954573
 Students per Counselor390524530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%6.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%9.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%84.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%23.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%22.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.6%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 Rockford    54 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
61109 61103 61104

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