2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lawrence, KS vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 86.5% more per student than Lawrence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% lower in Princeton than in Lawrence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lawrence
 Lawrence, KSPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,316  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  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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