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Media, PA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 34.6% less per student than Media.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% higher in Omaha than in Media. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Media
 Media, PAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Media    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Media, Pa has easy access to major highways and the rail system, which makes it easy to get to downtown Philadelphia. Rail takes about the same amount of time but there  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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