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Republic, MO vs Marion, IL

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Highlights
- Marion spends 4.6% more per student than Republic.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.1% higher in Marion than in Republic. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 0.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Republic
 Republic, MOMarion, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,089$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,805$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49244573
 Students per Counselor289  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Republic    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

This is a peaceful place to live. with a very low crime  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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