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Winchester, VA vs Albany, NY

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- Albany spends 64.6% more per student than Winchester.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.9% lower in Albany than in Winchester. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 2.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Winchester
 Winchester, VAAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,017  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.57  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 9 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 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 5 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 5 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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