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Burlington, IA vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 32.6% more per student than Burlington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.6% lower in Macomb than in Burlington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 4.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Burlington
 Burlington, IAMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,372  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31774573
 Students per Counselor529  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Burlington    1 Reviews

Burlington iowa is a great historical town it's a great place to live if you make atlest 37 to 40 dollers an hour but if your on a fixed income of less then a 1000  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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