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Wilmington, DE vs Hackensack, NJ

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- Hackensack spends 24.6% more per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.6% lower in Hackensack than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hackensack had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DEHackensack, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,557$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9314573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews
T · New Castle, DE
I Cannot Wait To Rid Myself of This Place
Over 8 years ago

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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ron · Glen Allen, VA
Park Plaza
Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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Joseph · Wilmington, DE
So far I'm impressed with Wilmington
Over 9 years ago

When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews
dishant · Ogden, UT
aggregated costs of livings
Over 10 years ago

hello,welcome!  More

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Vanessa · Hackensack, NJ
Living in Hackensack, NJ
Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Evan · Hackensack, NJ
Safe
Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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