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Hackensack, NJ vs West New York, NJ

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Highlights
- West New York spends 3.0% less per student than Hackensack.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.6% higher in West New York than in Hackensack. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West New York had 9.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hackensack
 Hackensack, NJWest New York, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,233$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26224573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock14.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for West New York    2 Reviews

Safe and clean town 10 mins from Manhattan, best known for having the best view of the Manhattan skyline along Boulevard  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful views, affordable, easy access to Manhattan, great  More

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