Is private school cheaper in Evansville or Midland?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $11,500/year in Midland. That's $4,100/year less, or $53,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Evansville is $4,100/year less than Midland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $53,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Evansville, $7,800/year in Midland.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Evansville averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average). Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average).

Private School Cost: Evansville vs Midland

Evansville averages $4,100/year less for private school (55% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $11,500/year in Midland. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Evansville	Midland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$11,500/yr	-$4,100
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$7,800/yr	-$2,300
Independent/Prep	$15,400/yr	$24,200/yr	-$8,800
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$9,800/yr	-$3,500
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$11,500/yr	-$4,100
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$13,800/yr	-$4,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Evansville

$96,200

Midland

$149,500

Choosing Evansville saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.

Sample Schools

Evansville

Mater Dei High School (Evansville)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Evansville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.