2025 Compare Cities Education:
Albany, NY vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Highlights
- Cape Elizabeth spends 31.6% less per student than Albany.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in Cape Elizabeth than in Albany. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cape Elizabeth had 11.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Albany
 Albany, NYCape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,333  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,700$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3604573
 Students per Counselor248  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.8%1.5%
Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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