Is private school cheaper in College Station or Fargo?

Fargo has lower average private school tuition at $6,500/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fargo over College Station?

Average tuition in Fargo is $3,800/year less than College Station. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $4,600/year in Fargo.

How do College Station and Fargo private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. College Station averages $10,300/year ($2,050 below average). Fargo averages $6,500/year ($5,850 below average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Fargo

Fargo averages $3,800/year less for private school (58% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Fargo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,500/year vs $10,300/year in College Station. Religious schools run $4,600/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Fargo

$6,500

avg tuition/year

$5,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Fargo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$6,500/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$4,600/yr	+$2,400
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$12,800/yr	+$9,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$5,500/yr	+$3,300
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$6,500/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Fargo

$84,500

Choosing Fargo saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

Sample Schools

College Station

College Station Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,400-$11,400/yr

Brazos Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

Fargo

Shanley High School (Fargo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Prairie Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $7,800-$9,800/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.