Is private school cheaper in Boulder or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. That's $4,800/year less, or $62,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Oklahoma City over Boulder?

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $4,800/year less than Boulder. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $62,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,900/year in Boulder, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Boulder and Oklahoma City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boulder averages $15,200/year ($2,850 above average). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Boulder vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $4,800/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $62,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $15,200/year in Boulder. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Boulder

$15,200

avg tuition/year

$2,850 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boulder	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,200/yr	$10,400/yr	+$4,800
Religious Schools	$9,900/yr	$7,000/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$19,500/yr	+$10,400
Elementary (K-5)	$12,900/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,200/yr	$10,400/yr	+$4,800
High School (9-12)	$18,200/yr	$12,800/yr	+$5,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boulder

$197,600

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $62,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $124,800.

Sample Schools

Boulder

Naropa University Lab School

Independent · K–8 · $18,400/yr

Dawson School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,800/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.