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Macomb, IL vs Detroit, MI

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Highlights
- Detroit spends 25.8% less per student than Macomb.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 44.6% higher in Detroit than in Macomb. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Detroit had 14.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macomb

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 Macomb, ILDetroit, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,571$13,771$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,597$12,521$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,739$6,893$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.2717.7416.23
 Students per Librarian317714714573
 Students per Counselor399617530
 Grade School Educ.0.8%5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%12.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.3%82.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%25.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.7%7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%16.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.7%5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%0.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.0%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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ZIPS IN MACOMB, ILLINOIS
61455
ZIPS IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
48228, 48219, 48235, 48224, 48227, 48221, 48205, 48234, 48209, 48210, 28 total

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