2024 Compare Cities Education:
Wichita, KS vs Oswego, IL

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Highlights
- Oswego spends 13.9% more per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.5% higher in Oswego than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oswego had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSOswego, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$15,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$14,573$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$8,734$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8215.4316.23
 Students per Librarian5509644573
 Students per Counselor383605530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%2.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%18.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%42.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 17 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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