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Florence, SC vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 87.6% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.2% lower in Albany than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 1.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  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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