Private School Cost: Detroit vs Midland
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $11,500/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Detroit
MI
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Midland
TX
$11,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Detroit | Midland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,600/yr | $7,800/yr | -$200 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $24,200/yr | -$2,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $9,400/yr | $9,800/yr | -$400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,500/yr | $11,500/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $14,200/yr | $13,800/yr | +$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Detroit
$149,500
Midland
$149,500
Sample Schools
Detroit
Cranbrook Kingswood School
Independent · PK–12 · $34,200-$36,800/yr
University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr
Brother Rice High School (Detroit)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Mercy High School (Farmington Hills)
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr
Midland
Trinity School (Midland)
Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr
Midland Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/yr
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.