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Chicago, IL vs Summerville, SC

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Highlights
- Summerville spends 49.3% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in Summerville than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Summerville had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILSummerville, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,107$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,901$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4804573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Summerville    10 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than  More

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I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money  More

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MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING  More

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