Is private school cheaper in Allen or Honolulu?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $7,600/year less, or $98,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allen is $7,600/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $98,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Allen and Honolulu 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). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs Honolulu

Allen averages $7,600/year less for private school (60% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $98,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$20,200/yr	-$7,600
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$12,900/yr	-$4,300
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$37,600/yr	-$11,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$17,200/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$20,200/yr	-$7,600
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$24,200/yr	-$9,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Allen saves $98,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $197,600.

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

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/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.