Is private school cheaper in Cincinnati or Syracuse?

Cincinnati has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $6,700/year less, or $87,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cincinnati is $6,700/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $87,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Cincinnati, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Cincinnati and Syracuse private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Cincinnati averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Cincinnati vs Syracuse

Cincinnati averages $6,700/year less for private school (57% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $87,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Cincinnati

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Cincinnati	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,700
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$10,600/yr	-$3,000
Independent/Prep	$22,000/yr	$39,400/yr	-$17,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,600/yr	$15,700/yr	-$6,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$18,500/yr	-$6,700
High School (9-12)	$14,600/yr	$22,200/yr	-$7,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Cincinnati

$153,400

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Cincinnati saves $87,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $174,200.

Sample Schools

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr

Seven Hills School

Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr

Moeller High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Elder High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.