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Altoona, PA vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 51.1% more per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% lower in Albany than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PAAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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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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