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Philadelphia, PA vs New Haven, CT

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Highlights
- New Haven spends 10.5% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% lower in New Haven than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Haven had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student$25,843$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192$20,223$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,842$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0412.6816.23
 Students per Librarian23805404573
 Students per Counselor408365530
 Grade School Educ.5.1%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%8.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.6%85.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%14.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%36.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.3%11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%4.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%4.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    138 Reviews

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Over 3 years ago

do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go  More

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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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

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Over 15 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 16 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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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
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