Is private school cheaper in Fort Worth or Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa has lower average private school tuition at $7,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tuscaloosa over Fort Worth?

Average tuition in Tuscaloosa is $6,200/year less than Fort Worth. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,800/year in Fort Worth, $5,400/year in Tuscaloosa.

How do Fort Worth and Tuscaloosa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Fort Worth averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average). Tuscaloosa averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Fort Worth vs Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa averages $6,200/year less for private school (85% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Tuscaloosa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $13,500/year in Fort Worth. Religious schools run $5,400/year on the low end.

Fort Worth

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tuscaloosa

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Fort Worth	Tuscaloosa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,500/yr	$7,300/yr	+$6,200
Religious Schools	$8,800/yr	$5,400/yr	+$3,400
Independent/Prep	$25,000/yr	$14,800/yr	+$10,200
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$6,200/yr	+$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$13,500/yr	$7,300/yr	+$6,200
High School (9-12)	$16,600/yr	$8,800/yr	+$7,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Fort Worth

$175,500

Tuscaloosa

$94,900

Choosing Tuscaloosa saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$30,200/yr

All Saints' Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $26,400-$28,800/yr

Nolan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Southwest Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,400-$13,200/yr

Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

Christian Academy of Tuscaloosa

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$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.