Is private school cheaper in Akron or Albany?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $11,300/year less, or $146,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Akron over Albany?

Average tuition in Akron is $11,300/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $146,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $11,300/year in Albany.

How do Akron and Albany private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Akron averages $8,400/year ($3,950 below average). Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Albany

Akron averages $11,300/year less for private school (135% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $146,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Albany	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$19,700/yr	-$11,300
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$11,300/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$41,900/yr	-$22,400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$16,700/yr	-$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$19,700/yr	-$11,300
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$13,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Albany

$256,100

Choosing Akron saves $146,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $293,800.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $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.