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Hoffman Estates, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 25.3% less per student than Hoffman Estates.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 62.1% higher in San Marcos than in Hoffman Estates. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hoffman Estates
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews
wilson · Ogden, UT
Health care
Over 15 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Raleigh · Ogden, UT
Hoffman Eswtates Illinois (Schaumburg Area)
Over 17 years ago

Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Cary · Schaumburg, IL
The Green Gem Of Chicago
Over 17 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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