Private School Cost: Murfreesboro vs Oklahoma City
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $10,400/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Murfreesboro
TN
$10,400
avg tuition/year
Oklahoma City
OK
$10,400
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Murfreesboro | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,400/yr | $10,400/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $7,400/yr | $7,000/yr | +$400 |
| Independent/Prep | $22,100/yr | $19,500/yr | +$2,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,800/yr | $8,500/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,400/yr | $10,400/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $12,500/yr | $12,800/yr | -$300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Murfreesboro
$135,200
Oklahoma City
$135,200
Sample Schools
Murfreesboro
Siegel High School Prep
Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr
Murfreesboro Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/yr
Oklahoma City
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr
Heritage Hall School
Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr
Casady School
Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/yr
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.