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Princeton, NJ vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines spends 42.3% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.6% higher in Des Moines than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Des Moines had 11.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%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 Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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