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Marquette, MI vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 78.5% more per student than Marquette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.3% lower in Chicago than in Marquette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Marquette
 Marquette, MIChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,178  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor495  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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