Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $10,600/year less than Baltimore. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

How do Baltimore and Fort Wayne 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). Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne averages $10,600/year less for private school (134% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $18,500/year in Baltimore. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$7,900/yr	+$10,600
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$5,800/yr	+$5,000
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$16,500/yr	+$17,500
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$6,700/yr	+$8,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$7,900/yr	+$10,600
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$9,500/yr	+$13,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

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

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/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.