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Moline, IL vs West Lafayette, IN

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- West Lafayette spends 17.3% less per student than Moline.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.1% higher in West Lafayette than in Moline. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Lafayette had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Moline
 Moline, ILWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,232$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,861  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,102$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6234573
 Students per Counselor392  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock14.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Moline    14 Reviews
Danielle  · Denver, CO
I grew up here.
Over 8 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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Corey · Moline, IL
The Mills at Riverbend Commons
Over 10 years ago

I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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Todd · Moline, IL
Accessible, Fun, Outdoorsy, Great Place to Live!
Over 10 years ago

I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 10 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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