Private School Cost: Akron vs Bend
Akron averages $4,700/year less for private school (56% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $13,100/year in Bend. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Bend
OR
$13,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Bend | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $13,100/yr | -$4,700 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $8,900/yr | -$2,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $26,500/yr | -$7,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $11,100/yr | -$4,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $13,100/yr | -$4,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $15,700/yr | -$5,600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Bend
$170,300
Choosing Akron saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Bend
Summit High School (Private Prep)
Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr
Cascade Christian High School (Bend)
Christian · 9–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr
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.