Is private school cheaper in Pomona or South Bend?

South Bend has lower average private school tuition at $7,400/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. That's $8,000/year less, or $104,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in South Bend is $8,000/year less than Pomona. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $104,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,000/year in Pomona, $5,500/year in South Bend.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pomona averages $15,400/year ($3,050 above average). South Bend averages $7,400/year ($4,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Pomona vs South Bend

South Bend averages $8,000/year less for private school (108% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $104,000 per child.

Bottom Line

South Bend is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,400/year vs $15,400/year in Pomona. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Pomona

$15,400

avg tuition/year

$3,050 above national avg

South Bend

$7,400

avg tuition/year

$4,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pomona	South Bend	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$15,400/yr	$7,400/yr	+$8,000
Religious Schools	$10,000/yr	$5,500/yr	+$4,500
Independent/Prep	$29,900/yr	$15,400/yr	+$14,500
Elementary (K-5)	$13,100/yr	$6,300/yr	+$6,800
Middle School (6-8)	$15,400/yr	$7,400/yr	+$8,000
High School (9-12)	$18,500/yr	$8,900/yr	+$9,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pomona

$200,200

South Bend

$96,200

Choosing South Bend saves $104,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $208,000.

Sample Schools

Pomona

St. Joseph High School (Pomona)

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Valley View Community Church School

Christian · K–8 · $8,400-$10,200/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

Full Pomona breakdown → Full South Bend breakdown →

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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.