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Wheeling, WV vs Morgantown, WV

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- Morgantown spends 18.5% less per student than Wheeling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% higher in Morgantown than in Wheeling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morgantown had 0.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wheeling
 Wheeling, WVMorgantown, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,686  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,179$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.55  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7304573
 Students per Counselor272  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.3%1.5%
Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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