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New Haven, CT vs Waltham, MA

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- Waltham spends 1.8% more per student than New Haven.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Waltham than in New Haven. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waltham had 8.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to New Haven
 New Haven, CTWaltham, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,141$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3544573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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