2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Aurora, IL

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Highlights
- Aurora spends 29.0% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in Aurora than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aurora had 18.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJAurora, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 9 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 13 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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