Is private school cheaper in Arvada or Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. That's $3,700/year less, or $48,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salt Lake City over Arvada?

Average tuition in Salt Lake City is $3,700/year less than Arvada. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $48,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Arvada, $6,500/year in Salt Lake City.

How do Arvada and Salt Lake City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Arvada averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Salt Lake City averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Arvada vs Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City averages $3,700/year less for private school (39% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $48,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Salt Lake City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $13,100/year in Arvada. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Arvada

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Salt Lake City

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Arvada	Salt Lake City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,700
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$6,500/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$18,700/yr	+$7,000
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$8,000/yr	+$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,700
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$11,300/yr	+$4,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Arvada

$170,300

Salt Lake City

$122,200

Choosing Salt Lake City saves $48,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $96,200.

Sample Schools

Arvada

Ralston Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr

Arvada Academy

Independent · K–12 · $10,400/yr

Salt Lake City

Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Utah Private Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/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.