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Milwaukee, WI vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence spends 19.8% less per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% lower in Lawrence than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lawrence had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WILawrence, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,995$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.7%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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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