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Princeton, NJ vs Davis, CA

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Highlights
- Davis spends 43.6% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 71.8% higher in Davis than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davis had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJDavis, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,977$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,130$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49694573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock13.3%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 Davis    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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