Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Midland?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Midland over Elgin?

Average tuition in Midland is $200/year less than Elgin. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $7,800/year in Midland.

How do Elgin and Midland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Elgin averages $11,700/year ($650 below average). Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Midland

Midland averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Midland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$11,500/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,800/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$24,200/yr	+$2,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$9,800/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$11,500/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$13,800/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Midland

$149,500

Choosing Midland saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

Sample Schools

Elgin

Timothy Christian Schools (Elgin)

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$13,800/yr

St. Edward Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/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.