Is private school cheaper in College Station or Tampa?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $12,500/year in Tampa. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $2,200/year less than Tampa. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $8,200/year in Tampa.

How do College Station and Tampa 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). Tampa averages $12,500/year ($150 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Tampa

College Station averages $2,200/year less for private school (21% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $12,500/year in Tampa. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tampa

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Tampa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$12,500/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$8,200/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$23,500/yr	-$1,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$10,200/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$12,500/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$15,500/yr	-$3,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Tampa

$162,500

Choosing College Station saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

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

Tampa

Academy at the Lakes

Independent · PK–12 · $23,800-$26,200/yr

Jesuit High School (Tampa)

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/yr

Berkeley Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,200-$29,800/yr

Tampa Prep

Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,200/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.