Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Augusta?

Augusta has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Augusta over Allentown?

Average tuition in Augusta is $3,100/year less than Allentown. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $6,900/year in Augusta.

How do Allentown and Augusta private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Augusta averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Augusta

Augusta averages $3,100/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Augusta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Augusta

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Augusta	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$9,900/yr	+$3,100
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$6,900/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$20,100/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$8,400/yr	+$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$9,900/yr	+$3,100
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$11,900/yr	+$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Augusta

$128,700

Choosing Augusta saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Allentown

Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr

Central Catholic High School (Allentown)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

Augusta

Augusta Preparatory Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr

Aquinas High School (Augusta)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/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.