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Elizabeth, IL vs Metuchen, NJ

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- Metuchen spends 16.9% more per student than Elizabeth.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.6% higher in Metuchen than in Elizabeth. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Metuchen had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elizabeth
 Elizabeth, ILMetuchen, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,490  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.26  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor226  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Jeffrey · Elizabeth, IL
A Charming City with a Rich History
Over 12 years ago

Elizabeth is located way in the northwest corner of Illinois in a picturesque setting of rolling hills and farms. She owes her name to the three women named Elizabeth  More

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Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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