Is private school cheaper in College Station or Sunnyvale?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. That's $11,300/year less, or $146,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $11,300/year less than Sunnyvale. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $146,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do College Station and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Sunnyvale

College Station averages $11,300/year less for private school (110% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $146,900 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $21,600/year in Sunnyvale. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$21,600/yr	-$11,300
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$14,100/yr	-$7,100
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$42,100/yr	-$20,300
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$18,400/yr	-$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$21,600/yr	-$11,300
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$25,900/yr	-$13,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing College Station saves $146,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $293,800.

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

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.