Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $16,100/year less, or $209,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tulsa is $16,100/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $209,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Bridgeport and Tulsa 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). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $16,100/year less for private school (230% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $209,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$7,000/yr	+$16,100
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$5,100/yr	+$7,600
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$14,500/yr	+$31,400
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$6,000/yr	+$13,600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$7,000/yr	+$16,100
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$8,400/yr	+$19,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $209,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $418,600.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.