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Newtown, PA vs Gettysburg, PA

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- Gettysburg spends 11.0% less per student than Newtown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Gettysburg than in Newtown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gettysburg had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Newtown
 Newtown, PAGettysburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,366  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,025$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3954573
 Students per Counselor327  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.2%1.5%
Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 12 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 17 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  More

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Reviews for Gettysburg    2 Reviews

I would like to move to gettysburg my problem is I do not drive on a fixed income so i' looking for affordable housing and public  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tourism is just about the only industry in Gettysburg. It also tends to be a retirement destination for those who have lived in nearby larger cities. Therefore, the cost  More

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