Is private school cheaper in Akron or Honolulu?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $11,800/year less, or $153,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Akron is $11,800/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $153,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Akron and Honolulu 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). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Honolulu

Akron averages $11,800/year less for private school (140% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $153,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$20,200/yr	-$11,800
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$12,900/yr	-$6,900
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$37,600/yr	-$18,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$17,200/yr	-$10,100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$20,200/yr	-$11,800
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$24,200/yr	-$14,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Akron saves $153,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $306,800.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.