Is private school cheaper in Albany or Denver?

Denver has lower average private school tuition at $16,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $3,300/year less, or $42,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Denver is $3,300/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $42,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $9,800/year in Denver.

How do Albany and Denver 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). Denver averages $16,400/year ($4,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Denver

Denver averages $3,300/year less for private school (20% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $42,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Denver is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $9,800/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Denver

$16,400

avg tuition/year

$4,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Denver	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$16,400/yr	+$3,300
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$9,800/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$28,500/yr	+$13,400
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$13,500/yr	+$3,200
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$16,400/yr	+$3,300
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$20,200/yr	+$3,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Denver

$213,200

Choosing Denver saves $42,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $85,800.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Denver

Kent Denver School

Independent · 6–12 · $35,200-$37,800/yr

Colorado Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $33,800-$36,400/yr

Regis Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Mullen High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/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.