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Sun City, AZ vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Alton spends 31.9% more per student than Sun City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% lower in Alton than in Sun City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alton had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sun City
 Sun City, AZAlton, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,939$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,302$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock58374573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 16 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 11 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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