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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Glendale, CA

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- Glendale spends 28.7% less per student than Buffalo Grove.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.2% higher in Glendale than in Buffalo Grove. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glendale had 9.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Buffalo Grove
 Buffalo Grove, ILGlendale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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