Is private school cheaper in Midland or Salem?

Midland has lower average private school tuition at $11,500/year vs $12,400/year in Salem. That's $900/year less, or $11,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Midland is $900/year less than Salem. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $11,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Midland, $8,400/year in Salem.

How do Midland and Salem 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). Salem averages $12,400/year ($50 above average).

Private School Cost: Midland vs Salem

Midland averages $900/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $11,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Midland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,500/year vs $12,400/year in Salem. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Midland

$11,500

avg tuition/year

$850 below national avg

Lower cost

Salem

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Midland	Salem	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$900
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$8,400/yr	-$600
Independent/Prep	$24,200/yr	$25,000/yr	-$800
Elementary (K-5)	$9,800/yr	$10,500/yr	-$700
Middle School (6-8)	$11,500/yr	$12,400/yr	-$900
High School (9-12)	$13,800/yr	$14,900/yr	-$1,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Midland

$149,500

Salem

$161,200

Choosing Midland saves $11,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $23,400.

Sample Schools

Midland

Trinity School (Midland)

Independent · PK–12 · $15,200/yr

Midland Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $12,400-$14,800/yr

Salem

Salem Academy (OR)

Christian · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Blanchet Catholic School (Salem)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.