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Jersey City, NJ vs Fort Washington, PA

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- Fort Washington spends 5.3% less per student than Jersey City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.2% higher in Fort Washington than in Jersey City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Washington had 7.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Jersey City
 Jersey City, NJFort Washington, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,858$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4234573
 Students per Counselor429  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

no  More

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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Jill · Fort Washington, PA
Fort Washington, PA
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful town. Small. Horse Country. Just outside Philadelphia. High cost of housing- average home price over $400,000. Air quality not that great. Tight knit  More

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