2025 Compare Cities Education:
Mundelein, IL vs The Colony, TX

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Highlights
- The Colony spends 34.2% less per student than Mundelein.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.1% higher in The Colony than in Mundelein. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Colony had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mundelein
 Mundelein, ILThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Mundelein    3 Reviews

I've lived in Mundelein for 25 years. We have great friends and neighbors. My kids grew up here and went to excellent schools. There are great biking/running/walking  More

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Here are the pluses - close to route 53, tollway and Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire all of which have a lot to offer. Housing cheaper than some of the  More

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Too much concrete and cars... too expensive... overcrowded healthcare facilities... high-strung, materialistic culture... unforgiving cultural and physical  More

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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 14 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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