Is private school cheaper in Albany or Baltimore?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Baltimore over Albany?

Average tuition in Baltimore is $1,200/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $10,800/year in Baltimore.

How do Albany and Baltimore private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Albany averages $19,700/year ($7,350 above average). Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Baltimore

Baltimore averages $1,200/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Baltimore	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$18,500/yr	+$1,200
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$10,800/yr	+$500
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$34,000/yr	+$7,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$15,200/yr	+$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$18,500/yr	+$1,200
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$23,000/yr	+$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Baltimore

$240,500

Choosing Baltimore saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Baltimore

Gilman School

Independent · K–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Roland Park Country School

Independent · K–12 · $36,800/yr

Calvert Hall College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

Loyola Blakefield

Catholic · 6–12 · $24,800/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.