Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Roseville?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. That's $9,700/year less, or $126,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $9,700/year less than Roseville. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $126,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $11,000/year in Roseville.

How do Lincoln and Roseville private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average). Roseville averages $16,900/year ($4,550 above average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Roseville

Lincoln averages $9,700/year less for private school (135% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $126,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $16,900/year in Roseville. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Roseville

$16,900

avg tuition/year

$4,550 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Roseville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$9,700
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$11,000/yr	-$6,000
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$32,900/yr	-$17,300
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$14,400/yr	-$8,300
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$16,900/yr	-$9,700
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$20,300/yr	-$11,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Roseville

$219,700

Choosing Lincoln saves $126,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $252,200.

Sample Schools

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.