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Oceanside, CA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 33.9% more per student than Oceanside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.3% lower in Chicago than in Oceanside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Oceanside
 Oceanside, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Oceanside    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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Over 7 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  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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