2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lewes, DE vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 43.5% more per student than Lewes.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.5% lower in Princeton than in Lewes. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 6.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lewes
 Lewes, DEPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,862  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.29  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Lewes    4 Reviews

I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

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Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  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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