Is private school cheaper in College Station or Santa Clarita?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. That's $7,700/year less, or $100,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $7,700/year less than Santa Clarita. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $100,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $11,700/year in Santa Clarita.

How do College Station and Santa Clarita 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). Santa Clarita averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Santa Clarita

College Station averages $7,700/year less for private school (75% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $100,100 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $18,000/year in Santa Clarita. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Santa Clarita

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Santa Clarita	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$18,000/yr	-$7,700
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$11,700/yr	-$4,700
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$35,100/yr	-$13,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$15,300/yr	-$6,500
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$18,000/yr	-$7,700
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$21,600/yr	-$9,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Santa Clarita

$234,000

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

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

Santa Clarita

The Masters School (Santa Clarita)

Christian · K–12 · $14,800/yr

West Ranch Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $12,400/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.