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Naperville, IL vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego spends 27.5% less per student than Naperville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.9% higher in Oswego than in Naperville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Naperville
 Naperville, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,682  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9644573
 Students per Counselor535  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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