Is private school cheaper in Anchorage or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over Anchorage?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $4,900/year less than Anchorage. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,900/year in Anchorage, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Anchorage and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Anchorage averages $11,900/year ($450 below average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Anchorage vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $4,900/year less for private school (70% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Anchorage

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Anchorage	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,900/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,900
Religious Schools	$7,900/yr	$5,100/yr	+$2,800
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$14,500/yr	+$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,100/yr	$6,000/yr	+$4,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,900/yr	$7,000/yr	+$4,900
High School (9-12)	$14,300/yr	$8,400/yr	+$5,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Anchorage

$154,700

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Anchorage

Pacific Northern Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)

Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.