Is private school cheaper in Orlando or South Bend?

South Bend has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. That's $3,600/year less, or $46,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing South Bend over Orlando?

Average tuition in South Bend is $3,600/year less than Orlando. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $46,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Orlando, $5,500/year in South Bend.

How do Orlando and South Bend private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Orlando averages $11,000/year ($1,350 below average). South Bend averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Orlando vs South Bend

South Bend averages $3,600/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $46,800 per child.

Bottom Line

South Bend is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $11,000/year in Orlando. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Orlando

$11,000

avg tuition/year

$1,350 below national avg

South Bend

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Orlando	South Bend	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,000/yr	$7,400/yr	+$3,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$5,500/yr	+$2,100
Independent/Prep	$22,600/yr	$15,400/yr	+$7,200
Elementary (K-5)	$9,400/yr	$6,300/yr	+$3,100
Middle School (6-8)	$11,000/yr	$7,400/yr	+$3,600
High School (9-12)	$13,200/yr	$8,900/yr	+$4,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Orlando

$143,000

South Bend

$96,200

Choosing South Bend saves $46,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $93,600.

Sample Schools

Orlando

The First Academy (Orlando)

Christian · PK–12 · $16,800/yr

Lake Highland Preparatory School

Independent · PK–12 · $23,400/yr

Bishop Moore Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

South Bend

Saint Joseph High School (South Bend)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,600/yr

South Bend STEM Academy

Independent · 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.