Private School Cost: Allen vs Joliet
Joliet averages $500/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Joliet is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,100/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Allen
TX
$12,600
avg tuition/year
Joliet
IL
$12,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allen | Joliet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $12,600/yr | $12,100/yr | +$500 |
| Religious Schools | $8,600/yr | $7,600/yr | +$1,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $26,600/yr | $27,900/yr | -$1,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,700/yr | $10,300/yr | +$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $12,600/yr | $12,100/yr | +$500 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,100/yr | $14,500/yr | +$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allen
$163,800
Joliet
$157,300
Choosing Joliet saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.
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
Joliet
Joliet Catholic Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr
Plainfield Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
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.