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Northampton, MA vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 15.8% more per student than Northampton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in Princeton than in Northampton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Northampton

Education
 Northampton, MAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,404$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,434$19,715$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,450$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.9512.3616.23
 Students per Librarian34110354573
 Students per Counselor364296530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%1.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.8%98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%5.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.8%2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.3%85.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.22.2%30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%7.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree6.9%19.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 15 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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ZIPS IN NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
01060 01062 01053 01063
ZIPS IN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
08540 08542

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