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Lisle, IL vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene spends 40.2% less per student than Lisle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.7% higher in Abilene than in Lisle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Abilene had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lisle
 Lisle, ILAbilene, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,682  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,650$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11734573
 Students per Counselor535  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Lisle    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lisle is up and coming - the downtown is starting to look great. There are so many great restaurants! There are many nice homes close to the downtown, and many that have  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great schools and family activities. Housing is expensive and property taxes are very high. ut the parks and schools are amazing. Lots of activities and the benefits of  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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