Private School Cost: Akron vs Joliet
Akron averages $3,700/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Joliet
IL
$12,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Joliet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $12,100/yr | -$3,700 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $7,600/yr | -$1,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $27,900/yr | -$8,400 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $10,300/yr | -$3,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $12,100/yr | -$3,700 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $14,500/yr | -$4,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Joliet
$157,300
Choosing Akron saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Joliet
Joliet Catholic Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Plainfield Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.