Is private school cheaper in Detroit or Round Rock?

Detroit has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $1,300/year less, or $16,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Detroit over Round Rock?

Average tuition in Detroit is $1,300/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $16,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Detroit, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

How do Detroit and Round Rock private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Detroit averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Detroit vs Round Rock

Detroit averages $1,300/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $16,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Detroit is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Detroit

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Detroit	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,300
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$8,700/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$27,100/yr	-$5,600
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$10,900/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,300
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Detroit

$149,500

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Detroit saves $16,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $33,800.

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

Round Rock

Concordia High School (Round Rock)

Lutheran · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Round Rock Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.