Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. That's $5,800/year less, or $75,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $5,800/year less than Allentown. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $75,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Allentown and Lincoln 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). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $5,800/year less for private school (81% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $75,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$7,200/yr	+$5,800
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$5,000/yr	+$3,300
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$15,600/yr	+$14,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$6,100/yr	+$5,000
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$7,200/yr	+$5,800
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$8,600/yr	+$7,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $75,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $150,800.

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

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.