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Lincoln, IL vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 32.2% less per student than Lincoln.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% higher in Lawrence than in Lincoln. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lincoln
 Lincoln, ILLawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor349  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%1.5%
Reviews for Lincoln    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lincoln is a great place to live. It is centrally located on two interstates between Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. It has low crime, many  More

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This is a terrible place to raise a family. The culture of the community corrupts everyone and many people have had their lives ruined by moving  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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