2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs Phoenix, AZ

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Highlights
- Phoenix spends 57.4% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.6% higher in Phoenix than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Phoenix had 14.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%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 Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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