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Galesburg, IL vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham spends 9.8% less per student than Galesburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in Effingham than in Galesburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Effingham had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Galesburg
 Galesburg, ILEffingham, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,690$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,039  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10274573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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