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Brookings, SD vs Macomb, IL

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- Macomb spends 35.1% more per student than Brookings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% lower in Macomb than in Brookings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 0.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Brookings
 Brookings, SDMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,747$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,837$15,597$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,203$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.5612.2716.23
 Students per Librarian246931774573
 Students per Counselor310399530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%2.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.9%96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%20.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.9%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.8%39.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.2%14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.4%6.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 11 years ago

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 15 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 17 years ago

i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews
Toni · Macomb, IL
IT could be better
Over 3 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Macomb - Pros/Cons
Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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