Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Lowell?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. That's $15,700/year less, or $204,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $15,700/year less than Lowell. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $204,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $12,800/year in Lowell.

How do Fort Wayne and Lowell 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). Lowell averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Lowell

Fort Wayne averages $15,700/year less for private school (199% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $204,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $23,600/year in Lowell. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Lowell

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Lowell	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$23,600/yr	-$15,700
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$12,800/yr	-$7,000
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$48,100/yr	-$31,600
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$20,100/yr	-$13,400
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$23,600/yr	-$15,700
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$28,300/yr	-$18,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Lowell

$306,800

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $204,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $408,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Lowell

Lowell Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

St. Michael Academy (Lowell)

Catholic · K–8 · $10,800-$12,800/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.