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Marion, IL vs West Chicago, IL

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- West Chicago spends 68.2% more per student than Marion.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.7% lower in West Chicago than in Marion. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Chicago had 14.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marion
 Marion, ILWest Chicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,976  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor542  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews
Rosalyn · Ogden, UT
crime
Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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josh · Marion, IL
marion growth ideas
Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Bp · West Chicago, IL
Small Town Feel in West Chicago
Over 19 years ago

My husband and I moved to West Chicago 11 years ago. We love it here. It has a small town feel in Big Dupage County. The town holds a community festival called  More

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