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Quincy, IL vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Waco spends 24.4% less per student than Quincy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% lower in Waco than in Quincy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waco had 7.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Quincy
 Quincy, ILWaco, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,324$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,516  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,185$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13284573
 Students per Counselor457  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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