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Waukegan, IL vs Hammond, IN

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Highlights
- Hammond spends 46.6% less per student than Waukegan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% higher in Hammond than in Waukegan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hammond had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Waukegan
 Waukegan, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,605$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4354573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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