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Metuchen, NJ vs Edgewater, NJ

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- Edgewater spends 13.4% more per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Edgewater than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edgewater had 2.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJEdgewater, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Metuchen    1 Reviews
Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews
Chris · Edgewater, NJ
NYC quality without the Price
Over 7 years ago

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Glenn · Edgewater, NJ
Housing
Over 15 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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David · Edgewater, NJ
Perfection
Over 17 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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