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Asheville, NC vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego spends 31.7% more per student than Asheville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.0% higher in Oswego than in Asheville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Asheville
 Asheville, NCOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,947  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor239  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Asheville    117 Reviews

Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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