2025 Compare Cities Education:
Indianapolis, IN vs Oswego, IL

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Highlights
- Oswego spends 10.1% more per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% lower in Oswego than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 9.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor613  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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