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Princeton, NJ vs Salinas, CA

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Highlights
- Salinas spends 38.0% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 75.8% higher in Salinas than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salinas had 36.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJSalinas, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,375$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,645$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock289524573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock26.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock62.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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