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Reading, PA vs Colorado Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Colorado Springs spends 30.4% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.3% higher in Colorado Springs than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Colorado Springs had 31.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading

Education
 Reading, PAColorado Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,007$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,438$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6717.0616.23
 Students per Librarian4246214573
 Students per Counselor346274530
 Grade School Educ.13.1%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.71.5%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.0%10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%40.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.1%12.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%1.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Colorado Springs    198 Reviews

Moved here from san diego. All expenses went up with exception to gas. San diego may not have an affordable housing market, but with all others equal san diego is still  More

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Moved here in the summer from one of the hottest places on earth and my quality of life has gone up dramatically. I can walk outside, there are enormous mountains to  More

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I have been in COS on and off for a couple years, finally making the permanent move several months ago. I have lived in Philly, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Charlotte,  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
80918, 80916, 80909, 80920, 80906, 80917, 80910, 80922, 80923, 80907, 21 total

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