Is private school cheaper in Springfield or Tulsa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $7,700/year in Springfield. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Tulsa over Springfield?

Average tuition in Tulsa is $700/year less than Springfield. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Springfield, $5,100/year in Tulsa.

How do Springfield and Tulsa private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Springfield averages $7,700/year ($4,650 below average). Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Springfield vs Tulsa

Tulsa averages $700/year less for private school (10% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $7,700/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Springfield

$7,700

avg tuition/year

$4,650 below national avg

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Springfield	Tulsa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,700/yr	$7,000/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$5,100/yr	+$400
Independent/Prep	$18,000/yr	$14,500/yr	+$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,500/yr	$6,000/yr	+$500
Middle School (6-8)	$7,700/yr	$7,000/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$9,200/yr	$8,400/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Springfield

$100,100

Tulsa

$91,000

Choosing Tulsa saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Springfield

Greenwood Laboratory School (Springfield MO)

Independent · PK–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Agnes Cathedral School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,600/yr

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.