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Dixon, IL vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 16.1% less per student than Dixon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% lower in Macomb than in Dixon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Dixon
 Dixon, ILMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,038  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31774573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Dixon    2 Reviews

Moved out of the Chicago Suburbs 16 years ago and won't go back. Housing is low cost, everything from gas prices to home prices lower than the suburbs and you can get  More

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Over 16 years ago

The economy here is not as good as everyone says it is. There are no jobs here, and the ones a person does find are low paying and/or temporary. The city government  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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