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Milwaukee, WI vs Onalaska, WI

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Highlights
- Onalaska spends 4.0% less per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.0% lower in Onalaska than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Onalaska had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WIOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,911$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,071$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3364573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%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 4 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 5 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 Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 17 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 20 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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