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Princeton, NJ vs Stockton, CA

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Highlights
- Stockton spends 42.1% less per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 85.1% higher in Stockton than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stockton had 20.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton
 Princeton, NJStockton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,344$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,464$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock234364573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Stockton    39 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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Over 5 years ago

Since living here, i have been subjected to several hate crimes, and for NO REASON. spent week at french camp county hospital, after being beaten in a coma by group of  More

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I’ve lived in Stockton, CA for 10 of the last 11 years. I’ve lived in Sacramento, Vacaville, Los Angeles and Monterey in California. I’ve also lived in Duluth, Minnesota  More

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