Private School Cost: Tulsa vs West Jordan
Tulsa averages $2,000/year less for private school (29% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Tulsa is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,000/year vs $9,000/year in West Jordan. Religious schools run $5,100/year on the low end.
Tulsa
OK
$7,000
avg tuition/year
West Jordan
UT
$9,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Tulsa | West Jordan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $7,000/yr | $9,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $5,100/yr | $6,200/yr | -$1,100 |
| Independent/Prep | $14,500/yr | $17,800/yr | -$3,300 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $6,000/yr | $7,700/yr | -$1,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $7,000/yr | $9,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $8,400/yr | $10,800/yr | -$2,400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Tulsa
$91,000
West Jordan
$117,000
Choosing Tulsa saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
Sample Schools
Tulsa
Holland Hall (Tulsa)
Independent (Episcopal) · PK–12 · $21,400/yr
Bishop Kelley High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
West Jordan
Waterford School (Sandy/Jordan)
Independent · PK–12 · $18,400/yr
West Jordan Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,200-$10,400/yr
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.