Is private school cheaper in Cedar Rapids or Provo?

Cedar Rapids has lower average private school tuition at $6,800/year vs $8,500/year in Provo. That's $1,700/year less, or $22,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cedar Rapids over Provo?

Average tuition in Cedar Rapids is $1,700/year less than Provo. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $22,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,800/year in Cedar Rapids, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Cedar Rapids and Provo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cedar Rapids averages $6,800/year ($5,550 below average). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Cedar Rapids vs Provo

Cedar Rapids averages $1,700/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $22,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Cedar Rapids is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,800/year vs $8,500/year in Provo. Religious schools run $4,800/year on the low end.

Cedar Rapids

$6,800

avg tuition/year

$5,550 below national avg

Lower cost

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cedar Rapids	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$6,800/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,700
Religious Schools	$4,800/yr	$5,900/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$14,300/yr	$16,900/yr	-$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$5,800/yr	$7,200/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$6,800/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,700
High School (9-12)	$8,200/yr	$10,200/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cedar Rapids

$88,400

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Cedar Rapids saves $22,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $44,200.

Sample Schools

Cedar Rapids

Xavier High School (Cedar Rapids)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,400/yr

Cedar Rapids Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$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.