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Independence, MO vs Chippewa Falls, WI

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- Chippewa Falls spends 35.6% more per student than Independence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Chippewa Falls than in Independence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chippewa Falls had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Independence
 Independence, MOChippewa Falls, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,319$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,487$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5774573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock18.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Chippewa Falls    3 Reviews

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, a rural area, are stuck in Plato’s cave. It has an uneducated population who are isolationist and protectionist who will be left behind while  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Chippewa Falls all my life- almost 26 years. At first glance, a visitor would think that it is a quiet quaint town. However, the novelty wears off  More

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Over 19 years ago

Chippewa Falls - Irvine Park; Lake Wissota State Park; Casper  More

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