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Belton, SC vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego spends 17.4% more per student than Belton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% higher in Oswego than in Belton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 15.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Belton
 Belton, SCOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,481  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Belton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I was born and raised in Belton South Carolina, I have not seen any growth in the pass 20 years. I think if there was more to attract people the town would grow. In most  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 18 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 19 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 20 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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