Is private school cheaper in Elgin or Provo?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Provo is $3,200/year less than Elgin. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Elgin, $5,900/year in Provo.

How do Elgin and Provo 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). Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Elgin vs Provo

Provo averages $3,200/year less for private school (38% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $11,700/year in Elgin. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Elgin

$11,700

avg tuition/year

$650 below national avg

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Elgin	Provo	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$1,500
Independent/Prep	$27,100/yr	$16,900/yr	+$10,200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$14,000/yr	$10,200/yr	+$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Elgin

$152,100

Provo

$110,500

Choosing Provo saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

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

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.