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Oxford, PA vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie spends 14.1% less per student than Oxford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% lower in Erie than in Oxford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 14.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oxford
 Oxford, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,724  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Oxford    2 Reviews

Don't move here - The cost of living is very expensive, the crime problem is out of hand (we've been robbed 2 times in the last year) and it's way to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have been in Oxford for abour 2 years now and love it!..its a great place for  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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