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Chicago, IL vs Worcester, MA

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Highlights
- Worcester spends 9.9% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.2% lower in Worcester than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Worcester had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago

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 Chicago, ILWorcester, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,907$19,742$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508$16,667$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,567$10,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9712.6916.23
 Students per Librarian14804644573
 Students per Counselor481379530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%8.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%17.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%32.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%2.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%2.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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 Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
01604 01605 01602 01610 01609 01603 01606 01607 01608

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