Is private school cheaper in College Station or Washington DC?

College Station has lower average private school tuition at $10,300/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $18,100/year less, or $235,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in College Station is $18,100/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $235,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in College Station, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do College Station and Washington DC 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). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: College Station vs Washington DC

College Station averages $18,100/year less for private school (176% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $235,300 per child.

Bottom Line

College Station is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,300/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

College Station

$10,300

avg tuition/year

$2,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	College Station	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,300/yr	$28,400/yr	-$18,100
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$15,200/yr	-$8,200
Independent/Prep	$21,800/yr	$46,000/yr	-$24,200
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$23,000/yr	-$14,200
Middle School (6-8)	$10,300/yr	$28,400/yr	-$18,100
High School (9-12)	$12,400/yr	$35,500/yr	-$23,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

College Station

$133,900

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing College Station saves $235,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $470,600.

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

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.