Private School Cost: Charleston vs Salt Lake City
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $9,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Charleston
SC
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Salt Lake City
UT
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Charleston | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,400/yr | $9,400/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $6,800/yr | $6,500/yr | +$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,400/yr | $18,700/yr | +$700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,000/yr | $8,000/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,400/yr | $9,400/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $11,300/yr | $11,300/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Charleston
$122,200
Salt Lake City
$122,200
Sample Schools
Charleston
Porter-Gaud School
Independent · PK–12 · $25,800/yr
Bishop England High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/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
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.