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Olney, IL vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 8.1% less per student than Olney.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.3% lower in Macomb than in Olney. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Olney

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 Olney, ILMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,205$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,485$15,597$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,325$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.2112.2716.23
 Students per Librarian81331774573
 Students per Counselor745399530
 Grade School Educ.1.6%0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%2.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.6%96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.8%20.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.15.5%8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.7%39.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.1%14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%1.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.2%6.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Olney    2 Reviews

Olney is a small slowly awakening sleepy town in Southern Illinois. It is still small hometown USA with a little more opportunity than Mayberry. We have new businesses,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Perfect place to live if you want a quiet place with friendly people and white squirrels. The white squirrels are Olney's claim to  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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