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Seattle, WA vs Belmar, NJ

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Highlights
- Belmar spends 23.5% more per student than Seattle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.6% lower in Belmar than in Seattle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Belmar had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Seattle
 Seattle, WABelmar, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,780$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11774573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Belmar    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Wean your children on sand and saltwater or purchase that dream house by the beach you have always wanted. Belmar offers many amenities to residents besides just the  More

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