Is private school cheaper in College Station or Orange County?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. That's $10,500/year less, or $136,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $10,500/year less than Orange County. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $136,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $11,200/year in Orange County.

How do College Station and Orange County 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). Orange County averages $20,800/year ($8,450 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Orange County

College Station averages $10,500/year less for private school (102% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $136,500 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $20,800/year in Orange County. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Orange County

$20,800

avg tuition/year

$8,450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Orange County	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$20,800/yr	-$10,500
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$11,200/yr	-$4,200
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$34,800/yr	-$13,000
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$17,000/yr	-$8,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$20,800/yr	-$10,500
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$25,500/yr	-$13,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Orange County

$270,400

Choosing College Station saves $136,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $273,000.

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

Orange County

Sage Hill School

Independent · 9–12 · $41,800/yr

Fairmont Preparatory Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $34,600-$37,200/yr

Calvary Chapel Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

JSerra Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/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.