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Metuchen, NJ vs Somerset, NJ

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- Somerset spends 7.4% more per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.8% lower in Somerset than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJSomerset, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%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 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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