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Milwaukee, WI vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Durham spends 30.0% less per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% lower in Durham than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Durham had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee, WIDurham, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,577$11,612$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645$10,906$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,875$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.4415.1316.23
 Students per Librarian12348084573
 Students per Counselor527268530
 Grade School Educ.5.5%4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%4.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.84.9%90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%14.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%52.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.7%15.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%4.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%5.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 3 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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ZIPS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
53215, 53209, 53218, 53221, 53204, 53207, 53211, 53219, 53216, 53212, 22 total
ZIPS IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
27713 27707 27703 27705 27704 27701 27712 27503 27709

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