Is private school cheaper in Birmingham or College Station?

Birmingham has lower average private school tuition at $7,600/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. That's $2,700/year less, or $35,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Birmingham is $2,700/year less than College Station. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $35,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,700/year in Birmingham, $7,000/year in College Station.

How do Birmingham and College Station private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Birmingham averages $7,600/year ($4,750 below average). College Station averages $10,300/year ($2,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Birmingham vs College Station

Birmingham averages $2,700/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $35,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Birmingham is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,600/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.

Birmingham

$7,600

avg tuition/year

$4,750 below national avg

Lower cost

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Birmingham	College Station	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,600/yr	$10,300/yr	-$2,700
Religious Schools	$5,700/yr	$7,000/yr	-$1,300
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$21,800/yr	-$6,300
Elementary (K-5)	$6,500/yr	$8,800/yr	-$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,600/yr	$10,300/yr	-$2,700
High School (9-12)	$9,100/yr	$12,400/yr	-$3,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Birmingham

$98,800

College Station

$133,900

Choosing Birmingham saves $35,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $70,200.

Sample Schools

Birmingham

Mountain Brook Academy

Independent · K–12 · $14,400/yr

Indian Springs School

Independent · 8–12 · $24,800/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.