Is private school cheaper in Akron or Overland Park?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. That's $100/year less, or $1,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Akron is $100/year less than Overland Park. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $1,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $5,900/year in Overland Park.

How do Akron and Overland Park 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). Overland Park averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Overland Park

Akron averages $100/year less for private school (1% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $1,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $8,500/year in Overland Park. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Overland Park

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Overland Park	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$8,500/yr	-$100
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$5,900/yr	+$100
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$17,500/yr	+$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$7,200/yr	-$100
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$8,500/yr	-$100
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$10,200/yr	-$100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Overland Park

$110,500

Choosing Akron saves $1,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $2,600.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Overland Park

Rockhurst High School (Kansas City area)

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Barstow School

Independent · PK–12 · $19,400/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.