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Princeton, NJ vs Washington, DC

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- Washington spends 22.2% more per student than Princeton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.7% lower in Washington than in Princeton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Washington had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Princeton

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 Princeton, NJWashington, DCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$24,781$30,279$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715$23,069$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,807$11,354$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.3611.6516.23
 Students per Librarian10357964573
 Students per Counselor296445530
 Grade School Educ.0.7%3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%4.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.1%92.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.9%12.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.2.7%3.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.3%61.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.30.2%21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%9.7%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree19.6%4.3%1.5%

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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 15 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 Washington    97 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town  More

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Over 4 years ago

Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is  More

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Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven  More

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ZIPS IN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
08540 08542
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20011, 20002, 20019, 20020, 20009, 20001, 20032, 20016, 20010, 20003, 45 total

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