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Portage, WI vs Munster, IN

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- Munster spends 25.6% less per student than Portage.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.8% higher in Munster than in Portage. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Munster had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Portage
 Portage, WIMunster, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,465  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,605$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4354573
 Students per Counselor340  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Portage    1 Reviews
Abhd · Franklin, WI
Looking to relocate to Portage
Over 19 years ago

Hello, We are considering re-locating to Portage from Milwaukee. We were up there last month for the biannual church service at the German Methodist church, and LOVED  More

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Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews
Mike · Munster, IN
living in Munster
Over 12 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Sarah  · Munster, IN
Great Schools
Over 16 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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STELLA · Chicago, IL
MUNSTER, IN ANYONE
Over 19 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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