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Joliet, IL vs Carol Stream, IL

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- Carol Stream spends 21.2% more per student than Joliet.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% lower in Carol Stream than in Joliet. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carol Stream had 7.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Joliet
 Joliet, ILCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,222  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor776  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews
Jack · Woodridge, IL
BEST PLACE TO LIVE
Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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william · Joliet, IL
joliet the town
Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Bp · Joliet, IL
Culture and Recreation
Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews
Ismael · Carol Stream, IL
Great Place to Live but...
Over 13 years ago

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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