Is private school cheaper in Augusta or Paterson?

Augusta has lower average private school tuition at $9,900/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. That's $8,200/year less, or $106,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Augusta is $8,200/year less than Paterson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $106,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Augusta, $11,700/year in Paterson.

How do Augusta and Paterson 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). Paterson averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Augusta vs Paterson

Augusta averages $8,200/year less for private school (83% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $106,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Augusta is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,900/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Augusta

$9,900

avg tuition/year

$2,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Paterson

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Augusta	Paterson	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,900/yr	$18,100/yr	-$8,200
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$11,700/yr	-$4,800
Independent/Prep	$20,100/yr	$38,700/yr	-$18,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,400/yr	$15,400/yr	-$7,000
Middle School (6-8)	$9,900/yr	$18,100/yr	-$8,200
High School (9-12)	$11,900/yr	$21,700/yr	-$9,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Augusta

$128,700

Paterson

$235,300

Choosing Augusta saves $106,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $213,200.

Sample Schools

Augusta

Augusta Preparatory Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $17,400/yr

Aquinas High School (Augusta)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Paterson

Paramus Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

St. Philip the Apostle School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$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.