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Tulsa, OK vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 99.4% more per student than Tulsa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% lower in Arlington Heights than in Tulsa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 9.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tulsa
 Tulsa, OKArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,287  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 13 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 15 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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