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New Brunswick, NJ vs Jamesburg, NJ

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- Jamesburg spends 0.0% less per student than New Brunswick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Jamesburg than in New Brunswick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jamesburg had 35.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Brunswick
 New Brunswick, NJJamesburg, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%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 Jamesburg    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Lived here 23 years after moving from NYC... very similar climates... Hot & Humid summers... nice fall days.. cold and wet or snowy winters.. if you like 4 distinct  More

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Over 19 years ago

I am very allergic to trees. Tree pollen seems to be bad here most years. I am looking for a better place to live, specifially looking to avoid tree  More

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