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Newark, NJ vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 32.7% less per student than Newark.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.4% higher in Pleasanton than in Newark. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 25.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Newark
 Newark, NJPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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