Is private school cheaper in Abilene or Minneapolis?

Abilene has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $5,300/year less, or $68,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Abilene is $5,300/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $68,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Abilene, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Abilene and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Abilene vs Minneapolis

Abilene averages $5,300/year less for private school (55% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Abilene

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Abilene	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$5,300
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$9,200/yr	-$2,600
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$27,500/yr	-$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$15,000/yr	-$5,300
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Abilene

$126,100

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Abilene saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.