Private School Cost: Minneapolis vs Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City averages $5,600/year less for private school (60% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.
Bottom Line
Salt Lake City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.
Minneapolis
MN
$15,000
avg tuition/year
Salt Lake City
UT
$9,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Minneapolis | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $15,000/yr | $9,400/yr | +$5,600 |
| Religious Schools | $9,200/yr | $6,500/yr | +$2,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $27,500/yr | $18,700/yr | +$8,800 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $12,200/yr | $8,000/yr | +$4,200 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $15,000/yr | $9,400/yr | +$5,600 |
| High School (9-12) | $18,500/yr | $11,300/yr | +$7,200 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Minneapolis
$195,000
Salt Lake City
$122,200
Choosing Salt Lake City saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.
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
Salt Lake City
Judge Memorial Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Utah Private Academy
Independent · K–12 · $9,800-$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.