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Aurora, CO vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 62.7% more per student than Aurora.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.1% lower in Princeton than in Aurora. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Aurora
 Aurora, COPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,429  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Aurora    40 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  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 16 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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