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Decatur, MI vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego spends 26.0% more per student than Decatur.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% lower in Oswego than in Decatur. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 13.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Decatur
 Decatur, MIOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,669  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor706  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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