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New Haven, CT vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 23.3% less per student than New Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% higher in Harrisburg than in New Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Haven
 New Haven, CTHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  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 8 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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