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Natick, MA vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 10.4% more per student than Natick.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% higher in Albany than in Natick. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Natick
 Natick, MAAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.68.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 11 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 16 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 4 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 6 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 6 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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