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Somerset, NJ vs Metuchen, NJ

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- Metuchen spends 6.9% less per student than Somerset.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.1% higher in Metuchen than in Somerset. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Metuchen had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Somerset
 Somerset, NJMetuchen, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%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 Metuchen    1 Reviews
Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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