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Manhattan, NY vs Elizabeth, NJ

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- Elizabeth spends 36.0% less per student than Manhattan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.4% higher in Elizabeth than in Manhattan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elizabeth had 15.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Manhattan
 Manhattan, NYElizabeth, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$29,176  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor2153  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock15.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews
Singe · New York, NY
Great place
Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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Demarcus · Bellingham, WA
Great city love the people, keep clear of Caleb
Over 3 years ago

This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for Elizabeth    1 Reviews
Bhavesh · Elizabeth, NJ
Good town to be in near NYC Metro
Over 14 years ago

One of the best available transportation near metro NYC, Train to NYC, NEWARK, as well as plenty of Cab services to NEWARK Liberty Airport, plus NJ Transit Buses for  More

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