Is private school cheaper in Evansville or Syracuse?

Evansville has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. That's $11,100/year less, or $144,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Evansville is $11,100/year less than Syracuse. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $144,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Evansville, $10,600/year in Syracuse.

How do Evansville and Syracuse 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). Syracuse averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Evansville vs Syracuse

Evansville averages $11,100/year less for private school (150% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $144,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Evansville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $18,500/year in Syracuse. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Evansville

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Syracuse

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Evansville	Syracuse	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$11,100
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$10,600/yr	-$5,100
Independent/Prep	$15,400/yr	$39,400/yr	-$24,000
Elementary (K-5)	$6,300/yr	$15,700/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,400/yr	$18,500/yr	-$11,100
High School (9-12)	$8,900/yr	$22,200/yr	-$13,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Evansville

$96,200

Syracuse

$240,500

Choosing Evansville saves $144,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $288,600.

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

Syracuse

Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse)

Catholic · 7–12 · $16,200/yr

Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School

Catholic · 7–12 · $12,400/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.