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Schenectady, NY vs East Providence, RI

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Highlights
- East Providence spends 19.3% less per student than Schenectady.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in East Providence than in Schenectady. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- East Providence had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Schenectady
 Schenectady, NYEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,501  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor291  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 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 16 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 17 years ago

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

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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