Is private school cheaper in Salt Lake City or Wichita Falls?

Salt Lake City has lower average private school tuition at $9,400/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salt Lake City over Wichita Falls?

Average tuition in Salt Lake City is $300/year less than Wichita Falls. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,500/year in Salt Lake City, $6,600/year in Wichita Falls.

How do Salt Lake City and Wichita Falls private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Salt Lake City averages $9,400/year ($2,950 below average). Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Salt Lake City vs Wichita Falls

Salt Lake City averages $300/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Salt Lake City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,400/year vs $9,700/year in Wichita Falls. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

Salt Lake City

$9,400

avg tuition/year

$2,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Salt Lake City	Wichita Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$6,600/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$18,700/yr	$20,600/yr	-$1,900
Elementary (K-5)	$8,000/yr	$8,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$9,400/yr	$9,700/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$11,300/yr	$11,600/yr	-$300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Salt Lake City

$122,200

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Choosing Salt Lake City saves $3,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $7,800.

Sample Schools

Salt Lake City

Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

Utah Private Academy

Independent · K–12 · $9,800-$12,400/yr

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/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.