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Lawrence, KS vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 33.5% more per student than Lawrence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Harrisburg than in Lawrence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 14.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lawrence

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 Lawrence, KSHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,289$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,316$14,386$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,995$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7715.8416.23
 Students per Librarian39710044573
 Students per Counselor539390530
 Grade School Educ.0.9%6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%11.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.2%82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.1%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.8%22.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.2%5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.7%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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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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ZIPS IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS
66049 66044 66047 66046 66045
ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120

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