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Federal Way, WA vs Albany, OR

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Highlights
- Albany spends 10.4% less per student than Federal Way.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.2% lower in Albany than in Federal Way. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 3.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Federal Way

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 Federal Way, WAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$17,973$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$9,519$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$5,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5317.3816.23
 Students per Librarian9896834573
 Students per Counselor455325530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%5.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.89.5%92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%30.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.0%11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.7%27.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.7%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.7%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Federal Way    14 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The  More

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I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs  More

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I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower  More

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Reviews for Albany    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 3 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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ZIPS IN FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON
98023 98003
ZIPS IN ALBANY, OREGON
97322 97321

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