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Ripon, CA vs Albany, OR

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Highlights
- Albany spends 25.3% more per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Albany than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,973$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6834573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Albany    25 Reviews

Over 2 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 4 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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