Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs West Jordan
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $9,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Fayetteville
NC
$9,000
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,000/yr | $9,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $6,300/yr | $6,200/yr | +$100 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,900/yr | $17,800/yr | +$1,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,700/yr | $7,700/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000/yr | $9,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $10,800/yr | $10,800/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$117,000
West Jordan
$117,000
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
West Jordan
Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr
West Jordan Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$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.