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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Macomb, IL vs Lincoln, IL

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- Lincoln spends 5.6% more per student than Macomb.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.6% lower in Lincoln than in Macomb. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Macomb
 Macomb, ILLincoln, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,613$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,636$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11224573
 Students per Counselor399  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews
Toni · Macomb, IL
IT could be better
Over 4 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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Clint · Barry, IL
Macomb - Pros/Cons
Over 17 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 Lincoln    2 Reviews
Mark · Lincoln, IL
Great Place To Live
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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Abhd · Lincoln, IL
Avoid this town for raising a family
Over 19 years ago

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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