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Phillipsburg, NJ vs State College, PA

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- State College spends 6.5% less per student than Phillipsburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.4% higher in State College than in Phillipsburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- State College had 8.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Phillipsburg
 Phillipsburg, NJState College, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,010$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,835  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3524573
 Students per Counselor290  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews
Roy · Bethlehem, PA
White Trash 08865
Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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Kerri · Womelsdorf, PA
Do your homework before moving here..
Over 7 years ago

I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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scotsman · Phillipsburg, NJ
climate
Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews
Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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