Is private school cheaper in Midland or Newark?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. That's $7,800/year less, or $101,400 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Midland over Newark?

Average tuition in Midland is $7,800/year less than Newark. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $101,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Midland, $12,400/year in Newark.

How do Midland and Newark private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Midland averages $11,500/year ($850 below average). Newark averages $19,300/year ($6,950 above average).

Private School Cost: Midland vs Newark

Midland averages $7,800/year less for private school (68% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $101,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $19,300/year in Newark. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Newark

$19,300

avg tuition/year

$6,950 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Midland	Newark	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$19,300/yr	-$7,800
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$12,400/yr	-$4,600
Independent/Prep	$24,200/yr	$41,200/yr	-$17,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,800/yr	$16,400/yr	-$6,600
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$19,300/yr	-$7,800
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$23,200/yr	-$9,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Midland

$149,500

Newark

$250,900

Choosing Midland saves $101,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $202,800.

Sample Schools

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/yr

Newark

Seton Hall Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Newark Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $38,400/yr

Full Midland breakdown → Full Newark 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.