Is private school cheaper in Allen or Erie?

Erie has lower average private school tuition at $11,900/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Erie is $700/year less than Allen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $7,700/year in Erie.

How do Allen and Erie 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). Erie averages $11,900/year ($450 below average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Erie

Erie averages $700/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Erie is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,700/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Erie

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Erie	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$11,900/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,700/yr	+$900
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$27,700/yr	-$1,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$10,100/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$11,900/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$14,300/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Erie

$154,700

Choosing Erie saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

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

Erie

Cathedral Preparatory School (Erie)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mercyhurst Preparatory School

Catholic · PK–12 · $12,400/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.