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Golden, CO vs Lisle, IL

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Highlights
- Lisle spends 65.4% more per student than Golden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% lower in Lisle than in Golden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lisle had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Golden
 Golden, COLisle, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor233  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
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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Reviews for Lisle    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lisle is up and coming - the downtown is starting to look great. There are so many great restaurants! There are many nice homes close to the downtown, and many that have  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great schools and family activities. Housing is expensive and property taxes are very high. ut the parks and schools are amazing. Lots of activities and the benefits of  More

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