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Edina, MN vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 34.8% more per student than Edina.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.3% lower in Albany than in Edina. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 9.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edina
 Edina, MNAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,406  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor533  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  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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