Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Fayetteville?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $14,100/year less, or $183,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $14,100/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $183,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $6,300/year in Fayetteville.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average). Fayetteville averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Fayetteville

Fayetteville averages $14,100/year less for private school (157% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $183,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Fayetteville

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Fayetteville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$14,100
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$6,300/yr	+$6,400
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$18,900/yr	+$27,000
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$7,700/yr	+$11,900
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$14,100
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$10,800/yr	+$16,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Fayetteville

$117,000

Choosing Fayetteville saves $183,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $366,600.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/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.