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Ogden, UT vs Trenton, NJ

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- Trenton spends 126.0% more per student than Ogden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.7% lower in Trenton than in Ogden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Trenton had 11.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ogden
 Ogden, UTTrenton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,238  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor413  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock10.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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