Is private school cheaper in Akron or Albuquerque?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $10,200/year in Albuquerque. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Akron is $1,800/year less than Albuquerque. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $7,000/year in Albuquerque.

How do Akron and Albuquerque 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). Albuquerque averages $10,200/year ($2,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Albuquerque

Akron averages $1,800/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $10,200/year in Albuquerque. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Albuquerque

$10,200

avg tuition/year

$2,150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Albuquerque	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$10,200/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$7,000/yr	-$1,000
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$19,000/yr	+$500
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$8,400/yr	-$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$10,200/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$12,500/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Albuquerque

$132,600

Choosing Akron saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Albuquerque

Albuquerque Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr

Sandia Preparatory School

Independent · 6–12 · $18,400/yr

St. Pius X High School (Albuquerque)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Bosque School

Independent · 6–12 · $19,800-$21,400/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.