Is private school cheaper in Allen or New Orleans?

New Orleans has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. That's $800/year less, or $10,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Orleans is $800/year less than Allen. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $10,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,600/year in Allen, $7,600/year in New Orleans.

How do Allen and New Orleans 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). New Orleans averages $11,800/year ($550 below average).

Private School Cost: Allen vs New Orleans

New Orleans averages $800/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $10,400 per child.

Bottom Line

New Orleans is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $12,600/year in Allen. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

New Orleans

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allen	New Orleans	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,600/yr	$11,800/yr	+$800
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$7,600/yr	+$1,000
Independent/Prep	$26,600/yr	$22,000/yr	+$4,600
Elementary (K-5)	$10,700/yr	$9,600/yr	+$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$12,600/yr	$11,800/yr	+$800
High School (9-12)	$15,100/yr	$14,600/yr	+$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allen

$163,800

New Orleans

$153,400

Choosing New Orleans saves $10,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $20,800.

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

New Orleans

Tulane-affiliated University Schools

Independent · PK–12 · $21,400-$23,800/yr

Jesuit High School New Orleans

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,400/yr

Ursuline Academy (New Orleans)

Catholic · 6–12 · $13,200/yr

Brother Martin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/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.