Is private school cheaper in Murfreesboro or Springfield?

Murfreesboro has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Murfreesboro is $700/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Murfreesboro, $7,000/year in Springfield.

How do Murfreesboro and Springfield 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). Springfield averages $11,100/year ($1,250 below average).

Private School Cost: Murfreesboro vs Springfield

Murfreesboro averages $700/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Murfreesboro is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Murfreesboro

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Springfield

$11,100

avg tuition/year

$1,250 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Murfreesboro	Springfield	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$700
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$22,100/yr	$25,700/yr	-$3,600
Elementary (K-5)	$8,800/yr	$9,400/yr	-$600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,400/yr	$11,100/yr	-$700
High School (9-12)	$12,500/yr	$13,300/yr	-$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Murfreesboro

$135,200

Springfield

$144,300

Choosing Murfreesboro saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Murfreesboro

Siegel High School Prep

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Murfreesboro Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,800/yr

Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Springfield Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.