Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Lansing
Lansing averages $500/year less for private school (6% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.
Bottom Line
Lansing is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $9,000/year in Fayetteville. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.
Fayetteville
NC
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Lansing
MI
$8,500
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | Lansing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,000/yr | $8,500/yr | +$500 |
| Religious Schools | $6,300/yr | $5,900/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,900/yr | $18,200/yr | +$700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,700/yr | $7,200/yr | +$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000/yr | $8,500/yr | +$500 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,800/yr | $10,200/yr | +$600 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$117,000
Lansing
$110,500
Choosing Lansing saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Lansing
Lansing Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
Potter's House Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr
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.