Is private school cheaper in Abilene or Jersey City?

Abilene has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. That's $11,200/year less, or $145,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Abilene over Jersey City?

Average tuition in Abilene is $11,200/year less than Jersey City. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $145,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Abilene, $13,500/year in Jersey City.

How do Abilene and Jersey City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Abilene averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Jersey City averages $20,900/year ($8,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Abilene vs Jersey City

Abilene averages $11,200/year less for private school (115% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $145,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $20,900/year in Jersey City. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Abilene

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Jersey City

$20,900

avg tuition/year

$8,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Abilene	Jersey City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$20,900/yr	-$11,200
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$13,500/yr	-$6,900
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$44,800/yr	-$24,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$17,800/yr	-$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$20,900/yr	-$11,200
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$25,100/yr	-$13,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Abilene

$126,100

Jersey City

$271,700

Choosing Abilene saves $145,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $291,200.

Sample Schools

Abilene

Wylie Academy (Abilene)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Joseph School (Abilene)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/yr

Jersey City

Hudson Catholic Regional High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Saint Aloysius Academy (Jersey City)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.