Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Murfreesboro?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $10,400/year in Murfreesboro. That's $0/year less, or $0 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $0/year less than Murfreesboro. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $0 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $7,400/year in Murfreesboro.

How do Ann Arbor and Murfreesboro 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). Murfreesboro averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Murfreesboro

Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.

Bottom Line

Both cities average around $10,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Murfreesboro	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$10,400/yr	Same
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$7,400/yr	-$200
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$22,100/yr	+$100
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$8,800/yr	Same
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$10,400/yr	Same
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$12,500/yr	Same

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/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.