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Harrisburg, PA vs York township, PA

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- York township spends 8.7% more per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.0% lower in York township than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- York township had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PAYork township, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,441$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5474573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

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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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
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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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

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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