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Springfield, VA vs Jersey City, NJ

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- Jersey City spends 37.4% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.8% lower in Jersey City than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jersey City had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VAJersey City, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,233$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26224573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 12 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 14 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 14 years ago

Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 13 years ago

no  More

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 17 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 18 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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