2025 Compare Cities Education:
Milwaukee, WI vs Indianapolis, IN

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Highlights
- Indianapolis spends 12.5% less per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% higher in Indianapolis than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Indianapolis had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WIIndianapolis, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,503$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,672$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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