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West Orange, NJ vs Somerville, NJ

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- Somerville spends 10.9% less per student than West Orange.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% lower in Somerville than in West Orange. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerville had 4.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Orange
 West Orange, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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karla · Bedminster, NJ
Bedminster, NJ Really
Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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Sofia · Somerville, NJ
Fantastic place to live and raise a family!
Over 19 years ago

I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Donna · Somerville, NJ
Cost of Living
Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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