Is private school cheaper in Akron or Independence?

Independence has lower average private school tuition at $8,100/year vs $8,400/year in Akron. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Independence is $300/year less than Akron. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $5,700/year in Independence.

How do Akron and Independence 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). Independence averages $8,100/year ($4,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Independence

Independence averages $300/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Independence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $8,400/year in Akron. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Independence

$8,100

avg tuition/year

$4,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Independence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$8,100/yr	+$300
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$5,700/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$18,900/yr	+$600
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$6,900/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$8,100/yr	+$300
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Independence

$105,300

Choosing Independence saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Independence

Van Horn Academy (Independence MO)

Independent · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Truman Academy

Independent · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.