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Lubbock, TX vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego spends 28.2% more per student than Lubbock.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% higher in Oswego than in Lubbock. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 7.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,965  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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