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Madison, CT vs Carlisle, PA

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Highlights
- Carlisle spends 20.4% less per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% higher in Carlisle than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carlisle had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison
 Madison, CTCarlisle, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,415$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,392$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7314573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Madison    2 Reviews

One of the most sought after towns in Connecticut. High quality schools, vibrant downtown, top notch parks, facilities, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the  More

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Over 5 years ago

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Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  More

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