Is private school cheaper in Albany or Fayetteville?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $10,700/year less, or $139,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $10,700/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $139,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $6,300/year in Fayetteville.

How do Albany and Fayetteville 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). Fayetteville averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Fayetteville

Fayetteville averages $10,700/year less for private school (119% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $139,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Fayetteville

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

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

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Fayetteville

$117,000

Choosing Fayetteville saves $139,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $278,200.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Fayetteville

Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.