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Tobyhanna, PA vs Erie, PA

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- Erie spends 23.9% less per student than Tobyhanna.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.3% higher in Erie than in Tobyhanna. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tobyhanna
 Tobyhanna, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,382  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Tobyhanna    1 Reviews

I’ve been living here in Tobyhanna for 2 years and cannot find a reason to stay or like it. Of course, I prefer the city or the suburbs where you can be closed to  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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