Is private school cheaper in Minneapolis or Murfreesboro?

Murfreesboro has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. That's $4,600/year less, or $59,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Murfreesboro over Minneapolis?

Average tuition in Murfreesboro is $4,600/year less than Minneapolis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $59,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $9,200/year in Minneapolis, $7,400/year in Murfreesboro.

How do Minneapolis and Murfreesboro private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average). Murfreesboro averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro averages $4,600/year less for private school (44% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Murfreesboro is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $7,400/year on the low end.

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Minneapolis	Murfreesboro	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,000/yr	$10,400/yr	+$4,600
Religious Schools	$9,200/yr	$7,400/yr	+$1,800
Independent/Prep	$27,500/yr	$22,100/yr	+$5,400
Elementary (K-5)	$12,200/yr	$8,800/yr	+$3,400
Middle School (6-8)	$15,000/yr	$10,400/yr	+$4,600
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$12,500/yr	+$6,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Minneapolis

$195,000

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Choosing Murfreesboro saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.

Sample Schools

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/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.