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State College, PA vs Worcester, MA

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- Worcester spends 14.2% less per student than State College.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% higher in Worcester than in State College. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Worcester had 13.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to State College
 State College, PAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4644573
 Students per Counselor301  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
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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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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews
Ted · Cleveland, OH
Incorrect about Worcester
Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Mary · Worcester, MA
Healthcare Choices
Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Fran · Lancaster, PA
Worcester Bargain Education & Arts Mecca
Over 15 years ago

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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