Is private school cheaper in Augusta or Carlsbad?

Augusta has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. That's $8,900/year less, or $115,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Augusta over Carlsbad?

Average tuition in Augusta is $8,900/year less than Carlsbad. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $115,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Augusta, $12,200/year in Carlsbad.

How do Augusta and Carlsbad private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Augusta averages $9,900/year ($2,450 below average). Carlsbad averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average).

Private School Cost: Augusta vs Carlsbad

Augusta averages $8,900/year less for private school (90% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $115,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Augusta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $18,800/year in Carlsbad. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Augusta

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Carlsbad

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Augusta	Carlsbad	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,900/yr	$18,800/yr	-$8,900
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$12,200/yr	-$5,300
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$36,600/yr	-$16,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$16,000/yr	-$7,600
Middle School (6-8)	$9,900/yr	$18,800/yr	-$8,900
High School (9-12)	$11,900/yr	$22,600/yr	-$10,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Augusta

$128,700

Carlsbad

$244,400

Choosing Augusta saves $115,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $231,400.

Sample Schools

Augusta

Augusta Preparatory Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr

Aquinas High School (Augusta)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Carlsbad

Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad)

Independent (Military) · 7–12 · $47,500-$52,000/yr

Pacific Ridge School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,200/yr

Full Augusta breakdown → Full Carlsbad breakdown →

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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.