Private schools tuitions costs question

[Anonymous]

Just got our increase. $40,000. Wow, just wow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just got our increase. $40,000. Wow, just wow.

Is this Georgetown Prep?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, there are two types of private schools: independent schools and parochial schools. Parochial schools are subsidized by a church's congregation and those church members will be expected to tithe and their kids will have priority in admissions. Independent schools can be religious but they are independently funded - meaning the school must support itself via tuition and fundraising.

Would an Independent Catholic school still give priority admission to a Catholic over a Protestant, or member of the Orthodox or Episcopalian faiths, or someone non-affiliated? Curious. Do they even disclose this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just got our increase. $40,000. Wow, just wow.

Is this Georgetown Prep?

I'm guessing Holton. Just saw.

[Anonymous]

Where are you seeing increases?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where are you seeing increases?

Holton just sent an email to current parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where are you seeing increases?

Holton just sent an email to current parents.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In general, it appears private schools with a religious affiliation tend to be much more affordable (roughly $10K/year/kid) than non-religious schools like Langley, Potomac, etc. I'm in early stages, but is this about right ?

No, Catholic schools are cheaper but not Episocpal schools or Quaker schools.

Catholic schools also tend to offer discount for additional siblings.

Does Georgetown Prep give a discount if a sibling goes to a girls Catholic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on the schools you mention, I am guessing you live in McLean or Great Falls.

If that is correct, why are you considering privates? The public schools in that area are superb.

OMG go AWAY PP!! It's none of your business and there are many many reasons people prefer private over public regardless of the type of public school.

OP - this was a legitimate question with genuine curiosity. Obviously there are many reasons to consider privates. If you are willing to share, I would be interested in hearing what is compelling to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In general, it appears private schools with a religious affiliation tend to be much more affordable (roughly $10K/year/kid) than non-religious schools like Langley, Potomac, etc. I'm in early stages, but is this about right ?

No, Catholic schools are cheaper but not Episocpal schools or Quaker schools.

Catholic schools also tend to offer discount for additional siblings.

Does Georgetown Prep give a discount if a sibling goes to a girls Catholic?

No unless you qualify for financial aid because of your HHI vs. tuition expenses.

[Anonymous]

So now Holton joins St. Albans and Field in the over $40K crowd....

Maret is certainly cheaper than some other area independent schools - from its website,

LS: 31K
MS: 33K
US: 35K

Still expensive but a 15% or so difference adds up. Presumably the website numbers are still the current year's tuition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So now Holton joins St. Albans and Field in the over $40K crowd....

Maret is certainly cheaper than some other area independent schools - from its website,

LS: 31K
MS: 33K
US: 35K

Still expensive but a 15% or so difference adds up. Presumably the website numbers are still the current year's tuition.

Is NCS less than St Albans?

[Anonymous]

Is Holton 40k for LS and MS?

[Anonymous]

38k for lower school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
OP - this was a legitimate question with genuine curiosity. Obviously there are many reasons to consider privates. If you are willing to share, I would be interested in hearing what is compelling to you.

So many threads on this already. Do a search or start a new thread.