2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hammond, IN vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 89.8% more per student than Hammond.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.3% lower in Princeton than in Hammond. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 17.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hammond
 Hammond, INPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor674  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  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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