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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Jasper, IN

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- Jasper spends 23.3% less per student than Wilkes-Barre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.2% higher in Jasper than in Wilkes-Barre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jasper had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilkes-Barre
 Wilkes-Barre, PAJasper, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,484$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5204573
 Students per Counselor553  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews
Frank · Jasper, IN
Great for older loners.
Over 3 years ago

I have been here for 22 years, came up from Fort Worth. The town is clean, orderly, safe and clannish. If you are German and or belong to a church, you will be happy  More

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Krista · Jasper, IN
Couldn't imagine living anywhere else
Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Dubois County and love it. It's a very family oriented place to live, very low crime, good places to work and go to school. It provides the things we need  More

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Marge · Jasper, IN
Diversity
Over 17 years ago

Essential to be German  More

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