Is private school cheaper in Hayward or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. That's $12,100/year less, or $157,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over Hayward?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $12,100/year less than Hayward. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $157,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in Hayward, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Hayward and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Hayward averages $19,100/year ($6,750 above average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Hayward vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $12,100/year less for private school (173% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $157,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $19,100/year in Hayward. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Hayward

$19,100

avg tuition/year

$6,750 above national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Hayward	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$19,100/yr	$7,000/yr	+$12,100
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,100/yr	+$7,300
Independent/Prep	$37,200/yr	$14,500/yr	+$22,700
Elementary (K-5)	$16,200/yr	$6,000/yr	+$10,200
Middle School (6-8)	$19,100/yr	$7,000/yr	+$12,100
High School (9-12)	$22,900/yr	$8,400/yr	+$14,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Hayward

$248,300

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $157,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $314,600.

Sample Schools

Hayward

Moreau Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Calvary Christian Academy (Hayward)

Christian · K–12 · $12,800-$14,600/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Full Hayward breakdown → Full Tulsa breakdown →

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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.