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Marion, IA vs Fond du Lac, WI

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- Fond du Lac spends 1.6% less per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Fond du Lac than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fond du Lac had 6.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, IAFond du Lac, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,814$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,730  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,467$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6954573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 16 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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