2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Milwaukee, WI

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Highlights
- Milwaukee spends 33.1% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% higher in Milwaukee than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Milwaukee had 13.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,577$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,875$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12344573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%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 Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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