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Alfred, NY vs Galesburg, IL

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- Galesburg spends 40.7% less per student than Alfred.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% higher in Galesburg than in Alfred. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galesburg had 9.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alfred
 Alfred, NYGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,500$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,705  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,456$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13454573
 Students per Counselor269  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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