Is private school cheaper in Tulsa or Tuscaloosa?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $7,300/year in Tuscaloosa. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tulsa is $300/year less than Tuscaloosa. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,100/year in Tulsa, $5,400/year in Tuscaloosa.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Tulsa averages $7,000/year ($5,350 below average). Tuscaloosa averages $7,300/year ($5,050 below average).

Private School Cost: Tulsa vs Tuscaloosa

Tulsa averages $300/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $3,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $7,300/year in Tuscaloosa. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuscaloosa

$7,300

avg tuition/year

$5,050 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tulsa	Tuscaloosa	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,000/yr	$7,300/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$5,100/yr	$5,400/yr	-$300
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$14,800/yr	-$300
Elementary (K-5)	$6,000/yr	$6,200/yr	-$200
Middle School (6-8)	$7,000/yr	$7,300/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$8,400/yr	$8,800/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tulsa

$91,000

Tuscaloosa

$94,900

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

Sample Schools

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

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

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/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.