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New Haven, CT vs DeKalb, IL

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- DeKalb spends 26.7% less per student than New Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.3% higher in DeKalb than in New Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- DeKalb had 6.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Haven
 New Haven, CTDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,963$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,982$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23794573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews
Brian · New Haven, CT
College
Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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gretchen · Williamstown, MA
Crime
Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Michael · New Haven, CT
Great place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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