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Bethlehem, PA vs Passaic, NJ

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- Passaic spends 26.7% more per student than Bethlehem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% lower in Passaic than in Bethlehem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Passaic had 24.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bethlehem
 Bethlehem, PAPassaic, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,834$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,441  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,123$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.71  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16164573
 Students per Counselor309  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock20.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock67.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Passaic    1 Reviews
Shantae · Passaic, NJ
Passaic Park
Over 19 years ago

I live in the Passaic Park area of Passaic, and the area is very nice. The neighborhood is quiet and clean. Though there's nothing in terms of  More

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