Is private school cheaper in Savannah or Tuscaloosa?

Tuscaloosa has lower average private school tuition at $7,300/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. That's $3,400/year less, or $44,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tuscaloosa over Savannah?

Average tuition in Tuscaloosa is $3,400/year less than Savannah. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $44,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,400/year in Savannah, $5,400/year in Tuscaloosa.

How do Savannah and Tuscaloosa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Savannah averages $10,700/year ($1,650 below average). Tuscaloosa averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Savannah vs Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa averages $3,400/year less for private school (47% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $44,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tuscaloosa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,300/year vs $10,700/year in Savannah. Religious schools run $5,400/year on the low end.

Savannah

$10,700

avg tuition/year

$1,650 below national avg

Tuscaloosa

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Savannah	Tuscaloosa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,700/yr	$7,300/yr	+$3,400
Religious Schools	$7,400/yr	$5,400/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$21,700/yr	$14,800/yr	+$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$9,100/yr	$6,200/yr	+$2,900
Middle School (6-8)	$10,700/yr	$7,300/yr	+$3,400
High School (9-12)	$12,800/yr	$8,800/yr	+$4,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Savannah

$139,100

Tuscaloosa

$94,900

Choosing Tuscaloosa saves $44,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $88,400.

Sample Schools

Savannah

Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Christian · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Benedictine Military School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr

Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

Christian Academy of Tuscaloosa

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.