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Wichita Falls, TX vs Erie, PA

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- Erie spends 50.3% more per student than Wichita Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% higher in Erie than in Wichita Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita Falls
 Wichita Falls, TXErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,400  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor293  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita Falls    16 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This place is nothing great! It's my own fault since I have been here going on 16 years. The Air Force brought me here which wasn't my fault but when I retired from  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived all over the country (relocated for work) and this is without a doubt the worst place I've ever had the misfortune to land. You will meet plenty of people who  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wish very much i could 0 star ...this dry ugly hot, poor, crime, and dog fighting, welfare dependant, cold to scorchin hot and back again hell hole ....i moved from  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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