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Los Angeles, CA vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 42.2% more per student than Los Angeles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.5% lower in Princeton than in Los Angeles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 25.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Angeles
 Los Angeles, CAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Los Angeles    242 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.  More

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Timothy · 

Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational  More

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Over 4 years ago

Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've  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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