Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $7,900/year in Fort Wayne. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Lincoln over Fort Wayne?

Average tuition in Lincoln is $700/year less than Fort Wayne. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Fort Wayne and Lincoln private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Wayne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $700/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $7,900/year in Fort Wayne. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$5,000/yr	+$800
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$15,600/yr	+$900
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$6,100/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$8,600/yr	+$900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.