2025 Compare Cities Education:
Princeton, NJ vs St. Paul, MN

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Highlights
- St. Paul spends 18.7% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.6% higher in St. Paul than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- St. Paul had 10.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJSt. Paul, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,143$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,276$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12124573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%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.  Unlock11.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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 St. Paul    24 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

St Paul is a nice city to live, especially for raising a family. I am a transplant, moving here 33 years ago at the age of 26. I am self employed in the remodeling  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and I’m 50+. As you get older the humidity is unbearable and the mosquitoes seem to get bigger?! I can count on one hand how  More

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Over 8 years ago

The MPA community is the most at home I have ever felt.  More

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