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Lebanon, PA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata spends 5.7% less per student than Lebanon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% higher in Arcata than in Lebanon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arcata had 16.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lebanon
 Lebanon, PAArcata, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor395  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Lebanon    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I absolutely love Lebanon, just moved here in October of 2016. The people couldn't be friendlier and I love the small town feel. Yes some areas are not so pretty, but  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lebanon City is disgusting. They try to do things to "beautify" the area but it just masks the ugly deteriorating homes and trashy streets. There are probably  More

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Over 17 years ago

the cost ofliving is very reasonable and what makes this city nice it is within driving distance of Philadelphia, NYC, Baltimore, D>C>, the shore. are all possible for  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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