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Anchorage, AK vs Trenton, NJ

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- Trenton spends 49.0% more per student than Anchorage.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.1% lower in Trenton than in Anchorage. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trenton had 19.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKTrenton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,402  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor413  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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