2025 Compare Cities Education:
Oro Valley, AZ vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 130.4% more per student than Oro Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.8% lower in Princeton than in Oro Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oro Valley
 Oro Valley, AZPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,897  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor519  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  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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