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Torrance, CA vs Manasquan, NJ

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- Manasquan spends 42.2% more per student than Torrance.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 49.6% lower in Manasquan than in Torrance. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manasquan had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Torrance
 Torrance, CAManasquan, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,780$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11774573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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Reviews for Manasquan    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Living in MAnasquan is for those who want a small town flavor,along with the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. Public school system has been highly rated.Elementary is  More

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