Is private school cheaper in Burlington or Syracuse?

Burlington has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Burlington over Syracuse?

Average tuition in Burlington is $300/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Burlington and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs Syracuse

Burlington averages $300/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Burlington is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $10,600/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$10,600/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$39,400/yr	+$400
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$15,700/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$18,500/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$22,200/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Burlington saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/yr

Full Burlington breakdown → Full Syracuse breakdown →

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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.