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Sterling, VA vs Somerset, NJ

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Highlights
- Somerset spends 32.0% more per student than Sterling.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.7% lower in Somerset than in Sterling. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 22.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sterling
 Sterling, VASomerset, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 12 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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Over 14 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 19 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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