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Schaumburg, IL vs Downers Grove, IL

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- Downers Grove spends 0.5% more per student than Schaumburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.9% lower in Downers Grove than in Schaumburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Downers Grove had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Schaumburg
 Schaumburg, ILDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Schaumburg    10 Reviews
Scott Williams · Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, IL General livability
Over 13 years ago

Nice middle-class community. Excellent schools. Excellent variety in retail establishments. Very good park district with plentiful activities, classes, and three outdoor  More

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Johnny  · Schaumburg, IL
I've don't have much to say
Over 13 years ago

Schaumburg, Schaumburg, it's Ok, I guess I don't have much to  More

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Jane · Schaumburg, IL
Cook County Taxes are Skyrocketing
Over 17 years ago

At 11% sales tax I believe that Cook County, IL. is the highest in the country. The cost of gasoline is bumped by this as well as the use of smog formulated fuel which  More

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Reviews for Downers Grove    5 Reviews
Molly · Downers Grove, IL
Best Tax Preparer in Downers Grove Illinois
Over 10 years ago

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Paul · Downers Grove, IL
Quiet
Over 14 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Stephen · Downers Grove, IL
Safe Place
Over 19 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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