2025 Compare Cities Education:
Utica, NY vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 8.4% more per student than Utica.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% lower in Princeton than in Utica. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 21.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Utica
 Utica, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,084  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Utica    11 Reviews

Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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