2025 Compare Cities Education:
Russellville, AR vs Marion, IL

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Highlights
- Marion spends 17.8% more per student than Russellville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.5% higher in Marion than in Russellville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Russellville
 Russellville, ARMarion, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,089$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,127  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,805$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49244573
 Students per Counselor376  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Russellville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

This small city is fairly inexpensive to live in, but the variety of housing choices is limited. Great for a young family. The employment rate is low, with a variety of  More

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It is a great place to learn about Real Estate and how it relates to our community and lifestyle in this beautiful city of  More

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We have lived in Russellvile for 11 years now and love it. The cost of living is low, but so are the wages. Even with a college degree you'd make more money elsewhere.  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 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 18 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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