Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Fayetteville?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $9,500/year less, or $123,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fayetteville over Baltimore?

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $9,500/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $123,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $6,300/year in Fayetteville.

How do Baltimore and Fayetteville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Fayetteville averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Fayetteville

Fayetteville averages $9,500/year less for private school (106% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $123,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Fayetteville

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Fayetteville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$9,000/yr	+$9,500
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$6,300/yr	+$4,500
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$18,900/yr	+$15,100
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$7,700/yr	+$7,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$9,000/yr	+$9,500
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$10,800/yr	+$12,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Fayetteville

$117,000

Choosing Fayetteville saves $123,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $247,000.

Sample Schools

Baltimore

Gilman School

Independent · K–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Roland Park Country School

Independent · K–12 · $36,800/yr

Calvert Hall College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

Loyola Blakefield

Catholic · 6–12 · $24,800/yr

Fayetteville

Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.