Is private school cheaper in Lincoln or Wichita Falls?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. That's $2,500/year less, or $32,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $2,500/year less than Wichita Falls. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $32,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,000/year in Lincoln, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do Lincoln and Wichita Falls 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). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Lincoln vs Wichita Falls

Lincoln averages $2,500/year less for private school (35% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $32,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Lincoln	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,200/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,500
Religious Schools	$5,000/yr	$6,600/yr	-$1,600
Independent/Prep	$15,600/yr	$20,600/yr	-$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$6,100/yr	$8,200/yr	-$2,100
Middle School (6-8)	$7,200/yr	$9,700/yr	-$2,500
High School (9-12)	$8,600/yr	$11,600/yr	-$3,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Lincoln

$93,600

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Lincoln saves $32,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $65,000.

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

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.