Is private school cheaper in Albany or Murfreesboro?

Murfreesboro has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. That's $9,300/year less, or $120,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Murfreesboro is $9,300/year less than Albany. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $120,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,300/year in Albany, $7,400/year in Murfreesboro.

How do Albany and Murfreesboro 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). Murfreesboro averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Albany vs Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro averages $9,300/year less for private school (89% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $120,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Murfreesboro is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $19,700/year in Albany. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Albany

$19,700

avg tuition/year

$7,350 above national avg

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Albany	Murfreesboro	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$9,300
Religious Schools	$11,300/yr	$7,400/yr	+$3,900
Independent/Prep	$41,900/yr	$22,100/yr	+$19,800
Elementary (K-5)	$16,700/yr	$8,800/yr	+$7,900
Middle School (6-8)	$19,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$9,300
High School (9-12)	$23,600/yr	$12,500/yr	+$11,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Albany

$256,100

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Choosing Murfreesboro saves $120,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $241,800.

Sample Schools

Albany

Albany Academy (NY)

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Vincentian Institute

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,800/yr

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$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.