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Austin, TX vs Scott AFB, IL

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- Scott AFB spends 13.3% less per student than Austin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Scott AFB than in Austin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Scott AFB had 4.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Austin
 Austin, TXScott AFB, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,142$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,538  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,545$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23514573
 Students per Counselor391  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock18.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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Reviews for Scott Afb    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I was stationed at Scott AFB for close to 7 years. Clean base, had great co-workers...and enjoyed my job. But...many people in general are rude. It is mostly spouses  More

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Over 19 years ago

Scott afb is a wonderful place to live, if you keep to yourself. cheap sales tax, mild weather all year round, and the base has alot to do. the negatives, are that  More

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