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Pleasant Prairie, WI vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago spends 48.2% more per student than Pleasant Prairie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Chicago than in Pleasant Prairie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pleasant Prairie
 Pleasant Prairie, WIChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,696  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor350  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Pleasant Prairie    1 Reviews

Outdoor space is adequate and proximity to Lake Michigan is fairly decent....although there is ABSOLUTELY nothing to do or see on the 'beaches' here in June-August. The  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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