Is private school cheaper in Tulsa or Washington DC?

Tulsa has lower average private school tuition at $7,000/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. That's $21,400/year less, or $278,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Tulsa is $21,400/year less than Washington DC. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $278,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,100/year in Tulsa, $15,200/year in Washington DC.

How do Tulsa and Washington DC 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). Washington DC averages $28,400/year ($16,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Tulsa vs Washington DC

Tulsa averages $21,400/year less for private school (306% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $278,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $28,400/year in Washington DC. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.

Tulsa

$7,000

avg tuition/year

$5,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Washington DC

$28,400

avg tuition/year

$16,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Tulsa	Washington DC	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$7,000/yr	$28,400/yr	-$21,400
Religious Schools	$5,100/yr	$15,200/yr	-$10,100
Independent/Prep	$14,500/yr	$46,000/yr	-$31,500
Elementary (K-5)	$6,000/yr	$23,000/yr	-$17,000
Middle School (6-8)	$7,000/yr	$28,400/yr	-$21,400
High School (9-12)	$8,400/yr	$35,500/yr	-$27,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Tulsa

$91,000

Washington DC

$369,200

Choosing Tulsa saves $278,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $556,400.

Sample Schools

Tulsa

Holland Hall (Tulsa)

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

Bishop Kelley High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Washington DC

Sidwell Friends School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $52,900/yr

Georgetown Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $51,400/yr

National Cathedral School

Independent · 4–12 · $50,200/yr

Gonzaga College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $25,400/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.