Private School Cost: Akron vs New Haven
Akron averages $14,000/year less for private school (167% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $182,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
New Haven
CT
$22,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | New Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $22,400/yr | -$14,000 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $12,400/yr | -$6,400 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $44,600/yr | -$25,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $19,000/yr | -$11,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $22,400/yr | -$14,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $26,900/yr | -$16,800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
New Haven
$291,200
Choosing Akron saves $182,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $364,000.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
New Haven
Hopkins School (New Haven)
Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr
Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)
Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.