Private School Cost: Akron vs Minneapolis
Akron averages $6,600/year less for private school (79% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $85,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Minneapolis
MN
$15,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $15,000/yr | -$6,600 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $9,200/yr | -$3,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $27,500/yr | -$8,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $12,200/yr | -$5,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $15,000/yr | -$6,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $18,500/yr | -$8,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Minneapolis
$195,000
Choosing Akron saves $85,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $171,600.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Minneapolis
Blake School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr
Breck School
Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr
Minnehaha Academy
Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr
De La Salle High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.