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Merrill, WI vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet spends 35.7% more per student than Merrill.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% higher in Joliet than in Merrill. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Joliet had 10.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Merrill
 Merrill, WIJoliet, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,169$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,513  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,784$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14914573
 Students per Counselor403  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews
Jack · Woodridge, IL
BEST PLACE TO LIVE
Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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william · Joliet, IL
joliet the town
Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Bp · Joliet, IL
Culture and Recreation
Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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