Is private school cheaper in Columbus or Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $12,500/year in Columbus. That's $2,800/year less, or $36,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $2,800/year less than Columbus. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $36,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,000/year in Columbus, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do Columbus and Wichita Falls 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). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Columbus vs Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls averages $2,800/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $36,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $12,500/year in Columbus. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Columbus

$12,500

avg tuition/year

$150 above national avg

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Columbus	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$2,800
Religious Schools	$8,000/yr	$6,600/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$23,500/yr	$20,600/yr	+$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,200/yr	$8,200/yr	+$2,000
Middle School (6-8)	$12,500/yr	$9,700/yr	+$2,800
High School (9-12)	$15,500/yr	$11,600/yr	+$3,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Columbus

$162,500

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Wichita Falls saves $36,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $72,800.

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

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.