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Meriden, CT vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie spends 23.8% less per student than Meriden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% higher in Erie than in Meriden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meriden
 Meriden, CTErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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