Is private school cheaper in Fort Wayne or Roseville?

Fort Wayne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $9,000/year less, or $117,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fort Wayne is $9,000/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $117,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,800/year in Fort Wayne, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Fort Wayne and Roseville 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). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Fort Wayne vs Roseville

Fort Wayne averages $9,000/year less for private school (114% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $117,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Wayne	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,900/yr	$16,900/yr	-$9,000
Religious Schools	$5,800/yr	$11,000/yr	-$5,200
Independent/Prep	$16,500/yr	$32,900/yr	-$16,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,700/yr	$14,400/yr	-$7,700
Middle School (6-8)	$7,900/yr	$16,900/yr	-$9,000
High School (9-12)	$9,500/yr	$20,300/yr	-$10,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Fort Wayne saves $117,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $234,000.

Sample Schools

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/yr

Roseville

Oakmont High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $14,400/yr

St. Stanislaus School (Roseville)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,600-$10,400/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.