Is private school cheaper in College Station or Fort Lauderdale?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $1,400/year less than Fort Lauderdale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $8,100/year in Fort Lauderdale.

How do College Station and Fort Lauderdale 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). Fort Lauderdale averages $11,700/year ($650 below average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Fort Lauderdale

College Station averages $1,400/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $11,700/year in Fort Lauderdale. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Fort Lauderdale

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Fort Lauderdale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,400
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,100/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$24,100/yr	-$2,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$9,900/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$11,700/yr	-$1,400
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$14,000/yr	-$1,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Fort Lauderdale

$152,100

Choosing College Station saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

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

Fort Lauderdale

Pine Crest School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Cardinal Gibbons High School (Ft. Laud.)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Westminster Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $18,400/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.