Is private school cheaper in Augusta or College Station?

Augusta has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Augusta is $400/year less than College Station. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Augusta, $7,000/year in College Station.

How do Augusta and College Station 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). College Station averages $10,300/year ($2,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Augusta vs College Station

Augusta averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Augusta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Augusta

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Augusta	College Station	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,900/yr	$10,300/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$7,000/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$21,800/yr	-$1,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$8,800/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,900/yr	$10,300/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$11,900/yr	$12,400/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Augusta

$128,700

College Station

$133,900

Choosing Augusta saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

Augusta

Augusta Preparatory Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr

Aquinas High School (Augusta)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

College Station

College Station Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,400/yr

Brazos Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.