Why are Catholic private schools cheaper than non-religious?

[chabang]

Originally Posted by CMMom

Marist has several priests. My daughter had one for 7th grade English.

Although this doesn't really justify earlier thought that Catholic schools were less expensive because teachers were priests/nuns. I think Marist is one of the most expensive at almost 20K a year.

[JoeP]

Although this doesn't really justify earlier thought that Catholic schools were less expensive because teachers were priests/nuns. I think Marist is one of the most expensive at almost 20K a year.

Marist is not part of the Diocese of Atlanta which is one reason why it's much more expensive.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by chabang

I don't know of any Catholic schools in Atlanta that have nuns/priests as teachers but please correct me if I'm wrong. Maybe this is true in Boston or other large Metro areas with a big Catholic population.

I went to St. Pius, and there were several nuns and priests working there. One of the priests taught religion class, and a nun was one of the nurses. The principal and vice principal were both priests. I believe there were a couple more, but I can't remember what their positions were. I graduated a long time ago, but I know the religion teacher/priest was still there until a year or two ago.

[JPD]

The price is lower because they know they're going to get you with the collection plate.

[AtlJan]

Originally Posted by JPD

The price is lower because they know they're going to get you with the collection plate.

Non-catholic private schools pass the collection plate as well, some more forcefully than others.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by AtlJan

Non-catholic private schools pass the collection plate as well, some more forcefully than others.

Do they do this multiple times every week?

[CMMom]

Originally Posted by JPD

Do they do this multiple times every week?

No, but there's always a big push for the Annual Fund before Dec. 31. Emails, phone calls, mailings...

[AtlJan]

Originally Posted by JPD

Do they do this multiple times every week?

I've had kids at several different privates, and it varies by school and whether there's a current building campaign. One school sends like 2 letters a year--that's it, no pressure, no auction, no nada. Of course, public school PTA's ask for money as well...