Private School Cost: College Station vs Miramar
College Station averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.
Bottom Line
College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $10,700/year in Miramar. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
College Station
TX
$10,300
avg tuition/year
Miramar
FL
$10,700
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | College Station | Miramar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,300/yr | $10,700/yr | -$400 |
| Religious Schools | $7,000/yr | $7,300/yr | -$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,800/yr | $21,900/yr | -$100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,800/yr | $9,100/yr | -$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,300/yr | $10,700/yr | -$400 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,400/yr | $12,800/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
College Station
$133,900
Miramar
$139,100
Choosing College Station saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.
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
Miramar
Westminster Christian School (Miramar)
Christian · PK–12 · $14,200/yr
American Heritage School (Broward)
Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr
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.