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2025 Compare Cities Education:
New Paltz, NY vs Waltham, MA

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- Waltham spends 23.4% less per student than New Paltz.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% higher in Waltham than in New Paltz. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waltham had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Paltz
 New Paltz, NYWaltham, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,390  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,141$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3544573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
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Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews
Rachel · Highland, NY
Nice place to raise a family- not great for work
Over 5 years ago

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 Waltham    2 Reviews
Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
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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Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 17 years ago

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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