Is private school cheaper in Colorado Springs or Wilmington?

Wilmington has lower average private school tuition at $10,000/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Wilmington over Colorado Springs?

Average tuition in Wilmington is $3,100/year less than Colorado Springs. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,500/year in Colorado Springs, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

How do Colorado Springs and Wilmington private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year ($750 above average). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Colorado Springs vs Wilmington

Wilmington averages $3,100/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Wilmington is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,000/year vs $13,100/year in Colorado Springs. Religious schools run $7,100/year on the low end.

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Colorado Springs	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,100/yr	$10,000/yr	+$3,100
Religious Schools	$8,500/yr	$7,100/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$25,700/yr	$21,100/yr	+$4,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$8,500/yr	+$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$13,100/yr	$10,000/yr	+$3,100
High School (9-12)	$15,700/yr	$12,000/yr	+$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Wilmington

$130,000

Choosing Wilmington saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $12,800/yr

Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Wilmington Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.