Is private school cheaper in Cheyenne or Pittsburgh?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. That's $4,300/year less, or $55,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Cheyenne over Pittsburgh?

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $4,300/year less than Pittsburgh. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $55,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Cheyenne, $7,800/year in Pittsburgh.

How do Cheyenne and Pittsburgh private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). Pittsburgh averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Cheyenne vs Pittsburgh

Cheyenne averages $4,300/year less for private school (54% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $55,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Pittsburgh

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cheyenne	Pittsburgh	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,300
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$7,800/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$15,200/yr	$22,800/yr	-$7,600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$10,000/yr	-$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$12,200/yr	-$4,300
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$15,000/yr	-$5,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cheyenne

$102,700

Pittsburgh

$158,600

Choosing Cheyenne saves $55,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $111,800.

Sample Schools

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

Pittsburgh

Shady Side Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr

Winchester Thurston School

Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

North Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Full Cheyenne breakdown → Full Pittsburgh 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.