Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Westminster
Fayetteville averages $4,100/year less for private school (46% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $53,300 per child.
Bottom Line
Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $13,100/year in Westminster. Religious schools run $6,300/year on the low end.
Fayetteville
NC
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Westminster
CO
$13,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | Westminster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $9,000/yr | $13,100/yr | -$4,100 |
| Religious Schools | $6,300/yr | $8,500/yr | -$2,200 |
| Independent/Prep | $18,900/yr | $25,700/yr | -$6,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,700/yr | $11,100/yr | -$3,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $9,000/yr | $13,100/yr | -$4,100 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,800/yr | $15,700/yr | -$4,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$117,000
Westminster
$170,300
Choosing Fayetteville saves $53,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $106,600.
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington)
Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Westminster
Westminster Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
Holy Trinity School (Westminster CO)
Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$10,200/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.