Is private school cheaper in Toledo or Wilmington?

Toledo has lower average private school tuition at $8,200/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. That's $1,800/year less, or $23,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Toledo is $1,800/year less than Wilmington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $23,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,900/year in Toledo, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Toledo averages $8,200/year ($4,150 below average). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Toledo vs Wilmington

Toledo averages $1,800/year less for private school (22% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $23,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Toledo is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,200/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Toledo

$8,200

avg tuition/year

$4,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Toledo	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,200/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,800
Religious Schools	$5,900/yr	$7,100/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$19,100/yr	$21,100/yr	-$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$7,000/yr	$8,500/yr	-$1,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,200/yr	$10,000/yr	-$1,800
High School (9-12)	$9,800/yr	$12,000/yr	-$2,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Toledo

$106,600

Wilmington

$130,000

Choosing Toledo saves $23,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $46,800.

Sample Schools

Toledo

St. Francis de Sales High School (Toledo)

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Toledo Christian Schools

Christian · PK–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.