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Wilmington, DE vs Hammond, IN

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Highlights
- Hammond spends 34.6% less per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% higher in Hammond than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hammond had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington

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 Wilmington, DEHammond, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student$19,973$13,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388$10,391$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,785$5,605$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.0916.9916.23
 Students per Librarian11044354573
 Students per Counselor329674530
 Grade School Educ.3.1%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%9.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.0%83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%21.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.1%7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%13.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.7%3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%0.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.9%0.2%1.5%

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Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 8 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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ZIPS IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
19805 19802 19803 19801 19806
ZIPS IN HAMMOND, INDIANA
46324 46323 46320 46327

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