Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or Oklahoma City?

Ann Arbor has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $10,400/year in Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City?

Average tuition in Ann Arbor is $0/year less than Oklahoma City. 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, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

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

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs Oklahoma City

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

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$10,400/yr	Same
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$7,000/yr	+$200
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$19,500/yr	+$2,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$8,500/yr	+$300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$10,400/yr	Same
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$12,800/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

Oklahoma City

$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

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.