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Benton, IL vs Marion, IL

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- Marion spends 12.6% less per student than Benton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.2% higher in Marion than in Benton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 8.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Benton
 Benton, ILMarion, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,089$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,030  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,805$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49244573
 Students per Counselor1064  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Benton    1 Reviews
diane · Benton, IL
Benton in nice for retired couples.
Over 19 years ago

Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews
Rosalyn · Ogden, UT
crime
Over 10 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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josh · Marion, IL
marion growth ideas
Over 18 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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