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Claremont, CA vs Schenectady, NY

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Highlights
- Schenectady spends 32.3% more per student than Claremont.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.3% lower in Schenectady than in Claremont. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Schenectady had 9.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Claremont
 Claremont, CASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,050$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,638$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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