2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Hattiesburg, MS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Hattiesburg spends 50.7% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% higher in Hattiesburg than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hattiesburg had 9.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,213$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5954573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%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.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Princeton

Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

   |    Reply

Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

   |    Reply

I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hattiesburg


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.