Is private school cheaper in Ann Arbor or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Jordan is $1,400/year less than Ann Arbor. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,200/year in Ann Arbor, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

How do Ann Arbor and West Jordan 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). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Ann Arbor vs West Jordan

West Jordan averages $1,400/year less for private school (16% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $10,400/year in Ann Arbor. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Ann Arbor

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Ann Arbor	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$9,000/yr	+$1,400
Religious Schools	$7,200/yr	$6,200/yr	+$1,000
Independent/Prep	$22,200/yr	$17,800/yr	+$4,400
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$7,700/yr	+$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$9,000/yr	+$1,400
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$10,800/yr	+$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Ann Arbor

$135,200

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing West Jordan saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

Sample Schools

Ann Arbor

Greenhills School

Independent · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Father Gabriel Richard High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

West Jordan

Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

West Jordan Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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.