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New Brunswick, NJ vs Covington, LA

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- Covington spends 39.3% less per student than New Brunswick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.3% higher in Covington than in New Brunswick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Covington had 37.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Brunswick
 New Brunswick, NJCovington, LAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,078$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7224573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

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Over 16 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

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It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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