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Philadelphia, PA vs Naperville, IL

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Highlights
- Naperville spends 14.8% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.7% lower in Naperville than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Naperville had 12.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, PANaperville, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$25,843$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192$18,682$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,842$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0413.4316.23
 Students per Librarian23807094573
 Students per Counselor408535530
 Grade School Educ.5.1%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%1.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.6%97.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%12.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%5.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%70.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.3%22.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%4.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%3.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    138 Reviews

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Over 3 years ago

do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go  More

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Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 6 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
60540 60565 60563

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