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Oak Park, IL vs Glendale, CA

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- Glendale spends 20.4% less per student than Oak Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 56.5% higher in Glendale than in Oak Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glendale had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Oak Park
 Oak Park, ILGlendale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.72.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews

We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

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I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

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Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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