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Princeton, NJ vs Richland, WA

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Highlights
- Richland spends 24.5% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.2% higher in Richland than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Richland had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJRichland, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,710$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,955$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11224573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%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 Richland    14 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

After spending almost 18 years of my life here arriving at age 36 with 2 children and leaving at 53 Richland is a horrible place to live. The medical care as a whole is  More

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Richland has grown a lot and is getting lots of retirees, it has great weather, great food not all chain restaurants, but has them also. the people are friendly, lots  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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