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Edgewater, NJ vs Philadelphia, PA

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Highlights
- Philadelphia spends 3.8% more per student than Edgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.8% higher in Philadelphia than in Edgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Philadelphia had 11.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edgewater
 Edgewater, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,843$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,842$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23804573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Over 15 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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