Is private school cheaper in Joliet or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Jordan over Joliet?

Average tuition in West Jordan is $3,100/year less than Joliet. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Joliet, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

How do Joliet and West Jordan private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Joliet averages $12,100/year ($250 below average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Joliet vs West Jordan

West Jordan averages $3,100/year less for private school (34% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $12,100/year in Joliet. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Joliet

$12,100

avg tuition/year

$250 below national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Joliet	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$3,100
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$6,200/yr	+$1,400
Independent/Prep	$27,900/yr	$17,800/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$10,300/yr	$7,700/yr	+$2,600
Middle School (6-8)	$12,100/yr	$9,000/yr	+$3,100
High School (9-12)	$14,500/yr	$10,800/yr	+$3,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Joliet

$157,300

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing West Jordan saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Plainfield Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

West Jordan

Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

West Jordan Christian Academy

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.