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West Lafayette, IN vs Munster, IN

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- Munster spends 1.3% less per student than West Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% higher in Munster than in West Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Munster had 0.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Lafayette
 West Lafayette, INMunster, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,054$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,605$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.48  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4354573
 Students per Counselor697  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.72.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 10 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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Reviews for Munster    4 Reviews
Mike · Munster, IN
living in Munster
Over 12 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Sarah  · Munster, IN
Great Schools
Over 16 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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STELLA · Chicago, IL
MUNSTER, IN ANYONE
Over 19 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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