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La Porte, IN vs Munster, IN

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- Munster spends 4.5% less per student than La Porte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.4% higher in Munster than in La Porte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Munster had 11.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to La Porte
 La Porte, INMunster, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,939  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,605$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4354573
 Students per Counselor736  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for La Porte    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

La Porte is close to Chicago without all of the big city prices. Easy to visit several cities which a relatively  More

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You might not believe it, but being in the snow belt has unexpected benefits -- like spending the day at home when you planned to go to work but couldn't get out of the  More

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Some of the good things about La Porte. It has the La Porte County Symphony for music lovers, La Porte Little Theater for those who like plays, an art gallery with  More

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Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Over 16 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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Over 19 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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