Is private school cheaper in Edinburg or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $9,200/year in Edinburg. That's $2,000/year less, or $26,000 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Edinburg?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $2,000/year less than Edinburg. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $26,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,200/year in Edinburg, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Edinburg and Lincoln private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Edinburg averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Edinburg vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $2,000/year less for private school (28% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $9,200/year in Edinburg. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Edinburg

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Edinburg	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,000
Religious Schools	$6,200/yr	$5,000/yr	+$1,200
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$15,600/yr	+$3,800
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$6,100/yr	+$1,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,000
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$8,600/yr	+$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Edinburg

$119,600

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.

Sample Schools

Edinburg

Edinburg Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

Our Lady of Guadalupe School (Edinburg)

Catholic · K–8 · $6,800-$8,400/yr

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.