2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Newark, DE

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Highlights
- Newark spends 19.4% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% higher in Newark than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newark had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJNewark, DEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,973$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,785$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11044573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.4%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 Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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