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Kentwood, MI vs Joliet, IL

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Highlights
- Joliet spends 23.9% more per student than Kentwood.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% lower in Joliet than in Kentwood. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Joliet had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kentwood
 Kentwood, MIJoliet, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,169$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,784$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14914573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

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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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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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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