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Schenectady, NY vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 12.9% more per student than Schenectady.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% lower in Albany than in Schenectady. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Schenectady

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 Schenectady, NYAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$23,050$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,501$20,333$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,638$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.8412.6416.23
 Students per Librarian8077774573
 Students per Counselor291248530
 Grade School Educ.5.6%4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%6.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.85.1%89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%16.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.12.7%9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.8%44.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.3%14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%3.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%3.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 15 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 16 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 2 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 4 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 4 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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