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Tacoma, WA vs Allison Park, PA

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- Allison Park spends 26.9% more per student than Tacoma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.6% lower in Allison Park than in Tacoma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Allison Park had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tacoma
 Tacoma, WAAllison Park, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,006$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5424573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews
Jeffrey · Tacoma, WA
Tacoma isn't perfect, but it's pretty damn great
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Miranda · Tacoma, WA
We LOVE it here
Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Byron · Deer Trail, CO
Not after 23 years
Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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Reviews for Allison Park    1 Reviews
Jinho · Allison Park, PA
It's a nice place
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for a short time, but the community is really friendly and great. It's real peaceful  More

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