Is private school cheaper in Provo or Wilmington?

Provo has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Provo over Wilmington?

Average tuition in Provo is $1,500/year less than Wilmington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Provo, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

How do Provo and Wilmington private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Provo averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Provo vs Wilmington

Provo averages $1,500/year less for private school (18% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Provo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Provo

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Provo	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,500/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,500
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$7,100/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$16,900/yr	$21,100/yr	-$4,200
Elementary (K-5)	$7,200/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,300
Middle School (6-8)	$8,500/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,500
High School (9-12)	$10,200/yr	$12,000/yr	-$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Provo

$110,500

Wilmington

$130,000

Choosing Provo saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

Sample Schools

Provo

Provo Peaks Elementary (Private)

Independent · K–6 · $7,800-$9,800/yr

Mountain View Academy (Provo)

Independent · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr

Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Wilmington Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.