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Metuchen, NJ vs Jersey City, NJ

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- Jersey City spends 10.0% more per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.0% higher in Jersey City than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jersey City had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJJersey City, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,233$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26224573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%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 Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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