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Madison, NJ vs Somerset, NJ

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- Somerset spends 7.0% less per student than Madison.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% lower in Somerset than in Madison. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Madison
 Madison, NJSomerset, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,726  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor254  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Madison    3 Reviews
Matt · Madison, NJ
Old, wealthy town with some college vibrance
Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Madison, and while I seriously appreciate what growing up in the town had to offer, it was a town that I grew out of pretty fast. Madison is small, with  More

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LVB · Madison, NJ
Cost of living
Over 12 years ago

Madison is  More

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Michael · Madison, NJ
Madison NJ
Over 15 years ago

The Borough of Madison is located in Morris County. It is 23 miles by car, west of New York City and sits on the Mid-Town Direct rail line. Madison is well know for its  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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