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New Brunswick, NJ vs Philadelphia, PA

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Highlights
- Philadelphia spends 17.7% more per student than New Brunswick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% higher in Philadelphia than in New Brunswick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Philadelphia had 31.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,959$25,843$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112$14,192$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,585$7,842$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.1715.0416.23
 Students per Librarian145223804573
 Students per Counselor339408530
 Grade School Educ.21.8%5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.3%8.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.65.9%86.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.8%16.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.3.8%6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.6%32.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.7%9.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%3.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%1.8%1.5%

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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 15 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 Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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