Private School Cost: Omaha vs Tuscaloosa
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $7,300/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Omaha
NE
$7,300
avg tuition/year
Tuscaloosa
AL
$7,300
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Omaha | Tuscaloosa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,300/yr | $7,300/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,100/yr | $5,400/yr | -$300 |
| Independent/Prep | $15,900/yr | $14,800/yr | +$1,100 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,200/yr | $6,200/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,300/yr | $7,300/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $8,800/yr | $8,800/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Omaha
$94,900
Tuscaloosa
$94,900
Sample Schools
Omaha
Creighton Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr
Westside Community Schools (Private Prep)
Independent · K–12 · $11,800/yr
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr
Christian Academy of Tuscaloosa
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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.