Is private school cheaper in Pittsburgh or West Jordan?

West Jordan has lower average private school tuition at $9,000/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing West Jordan over Pittsburgh?

Average tuition in West Jordan is $3,200/year less than Pittsburgh. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,800/year in Pittsburgh, $6,200/year in West Jordan.

How do Pittsburgh and West Jordan private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pittsburgh averages $12,200/year ($150 below average). West Jordan averages $9,000/year ($3,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Pittsburgh vs West Jordan

West Jordan averages $3,200/year less for private school (36% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

West Jordan is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,000/year vs $12,200/year in Pittsburgh. Religious schools run $6,200/year on the low end.

Pittsburgh

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

West Jordan

$9,000

avg tuition/year

$3,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pittsburgh	West Jordan	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$12,200/yr	$9,000/yr	+$3,200
Religious Schools	$7,800/yr	$6,200/yr	+$1,600
Independent/Prep	$22,800/yr	$17,800/yr	+$5,000
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$7,700/yr	+$2,300
Middle School (6-8)	$12,200/yr	$9,000/yr	+$3,200
High School (9-12)	$15,000/yr	$10,800/yr	+$4,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pittsburgh

$158,600

West Jordan

$117,000

Choosing West Jordan saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Pittsburgh

Shady Side Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr

Winchester Thurston School

Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

North Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

West Jordan

Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)

Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr

West Jordan Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/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.