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Swarthmore, PA vs Bethlehem, PA

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- Bethlehem spends 8.7% less per student than Swarthmore.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Bethlehem than in Swarthmore. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bethlehem had 10.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Swarthmore
 Swarthmore, PABethlehem, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,270  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,616$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6034573
 Students per Counselor323  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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