2024 Compare Cities Education:
Morristown, NJ vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 13.6% less per student than Morristown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.2% higher in Chicago than in Morristown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 4.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Morristown
 Morristown, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$25,345$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,726$18,508$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,682$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.913.9716.23
 Students per Librarian68514804573
 Students per Counselor254481530
 Grade School Educ.4.6%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.7%86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%17.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.0%5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.9%41.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.17.3%12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.0%3.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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