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Gig Harbor, WA vs Naperville, IL

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- Naperville spends 19.9% more per student than Gig Harbor.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.1% lower in Naperville than in Gig Harbor. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Naperville had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WANaperville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,056  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor441  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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