Is private school cheaper in Murfreesboro or Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $10,400/year in Murfreesboro. That's $4,500/year less, or $58,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $4,500/year less than Murfreesboro. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $58,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Murfreesboro, $4,200/year in Sioux Falls.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Murfreesboro averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average). Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Murfreesboro vs Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls averages $4,500/year less for private school (76% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $58,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $10,400/year in Murfreesboro. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Murfreesboro	Sioux Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$4,500
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$4,200/yr	+$3,200
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$12,000/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$5,000/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$5,900/yr	+$4,500
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$7,100/yr	+$5,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Sioux Falls

$76,700

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $58,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $117,000.

Sample Schools

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/yr

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.