2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pullman, WA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 7.5% more per student than Pullman.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.3% lower in Chicago than in Pullman. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pullman
 Pullman, WAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,872  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.91  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor262  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  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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