Is private school cheaper in Wichita Falls or Wilmington?

Wichita Falls has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. That's $300/year less, or $3,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Wichita Falls is $300/year less than Wilmington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $3,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Wichita Falls, $7,100/year in Wilmington.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Wichita Falls averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Wilmington averages $10,000/year ($2,350 below average).

Private School Cost: Wichita Falls vs Wilmington

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

Bottom Line

Wichita Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $10,000/year in Wilmington. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Wichita Falls

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Wilmington

$10,000

avg tuition/year

$2,350 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Wichita Falls	Wilmington	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$10,000/yr	-$300
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$7,100/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$21,100/yr	-$500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$8,500/yr	-$300
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$10,000/yr	-$300
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$12,000/yr	-$400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Wichita Falls

$126,100

Wilmington

$130,000

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

Sample Schools

Wichita Falls

Christ Academy (Wichita Falls)

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

Sts. Peter and Paul School

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,200/yr

Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Wilmington Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Full Wichita Falls breakdown → Full Wilmington breakdown →

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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.