Is private school cheaper in Chula Vista or Evansville?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $17,200/year in Chula Vista. That's $9,800/year less, or $127,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Evansville over Chula Vista?

Average tuition in Evansville is $9,800/year less than Chula Vista. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $127,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,200/year in Chula Vista, $5,500/year in Evansville.

How do Chula Vista and Evansville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Chula Vista averages $17,200/year ($4,850 above average). Evansville averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Chula Vista vs Evansville

Evansville averages $9,800/year less for private school (132% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $127,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $17,200/year in Chula Vista. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Chula Vista

$17,200

avg tuition/year

$4,850 above national avg

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Chula Vista	Evansville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$17,200/yr	$7,400/yr	+$9,800
Religious Schools	$11,200/yr	$5,500/yr	+$5,700
Independent/Prep	$33,600/yr	$15,400/yr	+$18,200
Elementary (K-5)	$14,600/yr	$6,300/yr	+$8,300
Middle School (6-8)	$17,200/yr	$7,400/yr	+$9,800
High School (9-12)	$20,600/yr	$8,900/yr	+$11,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Chula Vista

$223,600

Evansville

$96,200

Choosing Evansville saves $127,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $254,800.

Sample Schools

Chula Vista

Mater Dei Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,600/yr

Olympian High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Evansville

Mater Dei High School (Evansville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Evansville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.