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Philadelphia, PA vs Edgewater, NJ

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Highlights
- Edgewater spends 3.7% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.2% lower in Edgewater than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edgewater had 13.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, PAEdgewater, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student$25,843$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192$20,950$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,842$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.0412.4516.23
 Students per Librarian23809314573
 Students per Counselor408304530
 Grade School Educ.5.1%1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%0.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.6%98.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%8.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%2.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%74.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.3%24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%6.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%2.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Over 14 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN EDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY
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