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Grand Junction, CO vs Naperville, IL

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Highlights
- Naperville spends 45.5% more per student than Grand Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.7% lower in Naperville than in Grand Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Naperville had 6.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, CONaperville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  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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