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Manhattan, NY vs Morristown, NJ

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Highlights
- Morristown spends 30.7% less per student than Manhattan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.7% lower in Morristown than in Manhattan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morristown had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manhattan
 Manhattan, NYMorristown, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$25,345$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$29,176  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,682$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6854573
 Students per Counselor2153  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

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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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 Morristown    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Morristown has great stores and restaurants. We love the easy access to NYC (50 minute train ride). Cost of living is pretty high (due to taxes) and the weather can be  More

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Hello all, I am new here was asked to comment on my area of the planet where I have lived for the last 12 years. Morristown is the county seat of Morris County. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Morristown has a great variety of opportunities in many ways. A close 50 minute commute to Manhattan, it is very metropolitan while also has the best of suburban and  More

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