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Chicago, IL vs Oriental, NC

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- Oriental spends 36.0% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% lower in Oriental than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oriental had 14.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILOriental, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,017$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,653$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3244573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.1%1.5%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Oriental    3 Reviews

February 20, 2007 Tom Dana 6 Parkside Drive Vix Hills, NY 11746 Oriental is situated on a peninsula near the mouth of the Neuse River, the widest  More

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Over 17 years ago

Oriental is a sleepy little sailing town. The water is shallow and protected and the mild winters mean sailing is possible almost year round. It is a friendly community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Delightful place for people who love the  More

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