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

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 21.0% less per student than Yonkers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% lower in Princeton than in Yonkers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 18.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yonkers
 Yonkers, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,367  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor315  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%  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.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Yonkers    7 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I lived in Yonkers my entire life, close enough to the city with less congestion. Some areas are difficult to access, and you must have a car to get around. There are a  More

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I've lived in this city for over 20 years in the Bryn Mawr section and I love it. We are the closest suburb to NYC. I can go and watch a broadway show and be back at  More

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My family and I have lived in northeast Yonkers for 18 years after leaving the grime and crime of Manhattan (my home). I bought a cute colonial on a quiet street 11  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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