Is private school cheaper in Albany or Charlotte?

Charlotte has lower average private school tuition at $13,500/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Charlotte is $6,200/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $8,400/year in Charlotte.

How do Albany and Charlotte 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). Charlotte averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Charlotte

Charlotte averages $6,200/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Charlotte is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,500/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Charlotte

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Charlotte	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$13,500/yr	+$6,200
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$8,400/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$25,000/yr	+$16,900
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$11,000/yr	+$5,700
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$13,500/yr	+$6,200
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$16,700/yr	+$6,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Charlotte

$175,500

Choosing Charlotte saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Charlotte

Charlotte Latin School

Independent · K–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr

Providence Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

Myers Park Traditional School

Magnet (Free) · K–12

Charlotte Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.