Is private school cheaper in College Station or Sacramento?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. That's $5,700/year less, or $74,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $5,700/year less than Sacramento. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $74,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $9,800/year in Sacramento.

How do College Station and Sacramento 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). Sacramento averages $16,000/year ($3,650 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Sacramento

College Station averages $5,700/year less for private school (55% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $74,100 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $16,000/year in Sacramento. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Sacramento

$16,000

avg tuition/year

$3,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Sacramento	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$16,000/yr	-$5,700
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$9,800/yr	-$2,800
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$28,500/yr	-$6,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$13,000/yr	-$4,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$16,000/yr	-$5,700
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$19,800/yr	-$7,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Sacramento

$208,000

Choosing College Station saves $74,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $148,200.

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

Sacramento

Sacramento Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $29,800-$32,400/yr

Christian Brothers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

St. Francis High School (Sacramento)

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,200/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.