Is private school cheaper in Fayetteville or Fremont?

Fayetteville has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. That's $11,100/year less, or $144,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Fayetteville over Fremont?

Average tuition in Fayetteville is $11,100/year less than Fremont. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $144,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,300/year in Fayetteville, $13,100/year in Fremont.

How do Fayetteville and Fremont private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fayetteville averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Fremont

Fayetteville averages $11,100/year less for private school (123% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $144,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $20,100/year in Fremont. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.

Fayetteville

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fayetteville	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,000/yr	$20,100/yr	-$11,100
Religious Schools	$6,300/yr	$13,100/yr	-$6,800
Independent/Prep	$18,900/yr	$39,000/yr	-$20,100
Elementary (K-5)	$7,700/yr	$17,100/yr	-$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,000/yr	$20,100/yr	-$11,100
High School (9-12)	$10,800/yr	$24,100/yr	-$13,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fayetteville

$117,000

Fremont

$261,300

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

Sample Schools

Fayetteville

Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Fayetteville Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Fremont

Mission San Jose High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Fremont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/yr

Full Fayetteville breakdown → Full Fremont breakdown →

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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.