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Trenton, NJ vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 47.4% less per student than Trenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Lincoln than in Trenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 23.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Trenton
 Trenton, NJLincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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