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Dubuque, IA vs Beloit, WI

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- Beloit spends 19.0% more per student than Dubuque.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.1% lower in Beloit than in Dubuque. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Beloit had 6.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Dubuque
 Dubuque, IABeloit, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,527  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,307$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.37  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6904573
 Students per Counselor334  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Dubuque    15 Reviews

I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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Reviews for Beloit    6 Reviews

We actually do love Beloit. We moved here 4 years ago after living in Mequon and before that Shorewood and Ripon (safe areas with great schools). We have a teen and 2  More

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Over 15 years ago

Excellent school system, outstanding police and fire depts, easy access to two interstate highways plus moderate cost of living make Beloit an excellent choice for a  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived in rural Beloit for 12 years, and lived in Milwaukee before that. My perception of Beloit is that people are very friendly. There is plenty of community  More

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