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Fair Lawn, NJ vs New Paltz, NY

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- New Paltz spends 23.6% more per student than Fair Lawn.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.8% lower in New Paltz than in Fair Lawn. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New Paltz had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fair Lawn
 Fair Lawn, NJNew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$30,766$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,531$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5124573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.2%1.5%
Reviews for Fair Lawn    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Good and silent place to  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love the convenience of Fair Lawn and it's location. It's close to anything you might want or need. The New York City is only 12 miles away, and there are stores and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Access to major highways-access to NY by rail-great schools and reasonable home  More

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Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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