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Springfield, VA vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 48.1% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% lower in Albany than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VAAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  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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