Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $15,400/year less, or $200,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over New Haven?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $15,400/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $200,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do New Haven and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $15,400/year less for private school (220% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $200,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$15,400
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$5,100/yr	+$7,300
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$14,500/yr	+$30,100
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$6,000/yr	+$13,000
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$7,000/yr	+$15,400
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$8,400/yr	+$18,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $200,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $400,400.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.