2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wilmington, DE vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 24.1% more per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% lower in Princeton than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DEPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

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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Over 9 years ago

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

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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 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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