Is private school cheaper in Burlington or Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. That's $8,800/year less, or $114,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salt Lake City over Burlington?

Average tuition in Salt Lake City is $8,800/year less than Burlington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $114,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $6,500/year in Salt Lake City.

How do Burlington and Salt Lake City private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Salt Lake City averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City averages $8,800/year less for private school (94% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $114,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Salt Lake City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Salt Lake City

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	Salt Lake City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$8,800
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$6,500/yr	+$4,500
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$18,700/yr	+$21,100
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$8,000/yr	+$7,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$9,400/yr	+$8,800
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$11,300/yr	+$10,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

Salt Lake City

$122,200

Choosing Salt Lake City saves $114,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $228,800.

Sample Schools

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Salt Lake City

Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Utah Private Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/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.