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Pittsburgh, PA vs Wheeling, WV

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Highlights
- Wheeling spends 29.2% less per student than Pittsburgh.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% lower in Wheeling than in Pittsburgh. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Wheeling had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student$23,300$16,485$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,801$13,686$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,006$7,887$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.1612.5516.23
 Students per Librarian54210054573
 Students per Counselor327272530
 Grade School Educ.2.0%1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%5.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.5%92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.9%19.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.2%7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%31.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.7%8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.6%2.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.9%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Pittsburgh    189 Reviews

I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and  More

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Over 1 years ago

I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes  More

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As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience,  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 11 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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ZIPS IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
15206, 15213, 15217, 15212, 15210, 15216, 15205, 15220, 15219, 15214, 23 total
ZIPS IN WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
26003

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