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Oswego, IL vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Gig Harbor spends 15.0% more per student than Oswego.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.1% higher in Gig Harbor than in Oswego. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gig Harbor had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oswego

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 Oswego, ILGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,968$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,573$14,056$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,734$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.4318.6816.23
 Students per Librarian96411394573
 Students per Counselor605441530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%3.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.7%95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%21.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.7%13.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.2%47.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.6%12.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%5.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%4.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 16 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 17 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 18 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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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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