2025 Compare Cities Education:
New Paltz, NY vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 19.5% less per student than New Paltz.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.1% higher in Princeton than in New Paltz. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Paltz
 New Paltz, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,390  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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