2025 Compare Cities Education:
Binghamton, NY vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 9.7% less per student than Binghamton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.6% lower in Princeton than in Binghamton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 13.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Binghamton
 Binghamton, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$22,458  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  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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