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Sandpoint, ID vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 103.7% more per student than Sandpoint.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.0% lower in Chicago than in Sandpoint. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sandpoint
 Sandpoint, IDChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,404  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  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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