Is private school cheaper in Columbus or Pomona?

Columbus has lower average private school tuition at $12,500/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $2,900/year less, or $37,700 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Columbus over Pomona?

Average tuition in Columbus is $2,900/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $37,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Columbus, $10,000/year in Pomona.

How do Columbus and Pomona private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Columbus averages $12,500/year ($150 above average). Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Columbus vs Pomona

Columbus averages $2,900/year less for private school (23% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $37,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Columbus is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,500/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $8,000/year on the low end.

Columbus

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Lower cost

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Columbus	Pomona	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,500/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,900
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$10,000/yr	-$2,000
Independent/Prep	$23,500/yr	$29,900/yr	-$6,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$13,100/yr	-$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$12,500/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,900
High School (9-12)	$15,500/yr	$18,500/yr	-$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Columbus

$162,500

Pomona

$200,200

Choosing Columbus saves $37,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $75,400.

Sample Schools

Columbus

Columbus School for Girls

Independent · PK–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr

Columbus Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $24,200-$26,800/yr

DeSales High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,800/yr

Watterson Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Pomona

St. Joseph High School (Pomona)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Valley View Community Church School

Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Full Columbus breakdown → Full Pomona breakdown →

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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.