Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or High Point?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. That's $1,200/year less, or $15,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing High Point over Ann Arbor?

Average tuition in High Point is $1,200/year less than Ann Arbor. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $15,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $6,500/year in High Point.

How do Ann Arbor and High Point private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Ann Arbor averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs High Point

High Point averages $1,200/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $15,600 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	High Point	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$9,200/yr	+$1,200
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$6,500/yr	+$700
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$19,400/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$7,800/yr	+$1,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$9,200/yr	+$1,200
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$11,000/yr	+$1,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

High Point

$119,600

Choosing High Point saves $15,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $31,200.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/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.