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Somerset, NJ vs Manhattan, NY

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- Manhattan spends 55.0% more per student than Somerset.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.7% higher in Manhattan than in Somerset. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manhattan had 8.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Somerset
 Somerset, NJManhattan, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$36,552$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,841$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock791504573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews
Singe · New York, NY
Great place
Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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Demarcus · Bellingham, WA
Great city love the people, keep clear of Caleb
Over 3 years ago

This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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