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Geneva, IL vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 24.3% less per student than Geneva.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in Golden than in Geneva. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Geneva
 Geneva, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,271  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Geneva    12 Reviews

Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the  More

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Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family! Only downsides are weather ( long  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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