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West Seneca, NY vs Erie, PA

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- Erie spends 24.7% less per student than West Seneca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% higher in Erie than in West Seneca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 8.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Seneca
 West Seneca, NYErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,132  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for West Seneca    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Having lived in West Seneca all my life I have to say it is one of the greatest towns you could ever find. We have the great city of Buffalo NY right on our boundary,  More

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Over 20 years ago

I lived in West Seneca For 21 years, we never even locked our doors. No problems. Now in my new city, I always lock my doors, even when I am home. I miss West  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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