Is private school cheaper in Allen or Baltimore?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $5,900/year less, or $76,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $5,900/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $76,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $10,800/year in Baltimore.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average). Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Baltimore

Allen averages $5,900/year less for private school (47% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $76,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Baltimore	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$5,900
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$10,800/yr	-$2,200
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$34,000/yr	-$7,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$15,200/yr	-$4,500
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$18,500/yr	-$5,900
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$23,000/yr	-$7,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Baltimore

$240,500

Choosing Allen saves $76,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $153,400.

Sample Schools

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/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.