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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))
Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
Strake Jesuit2,997,000 (2026-27 rate)

Need-Based Financial Aid

Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)
DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
Strake JesuitYes (~25% of students; $6.4M budget; awards $4,000–full; average $17,096; no income cap to apply; deadline Jan 15)

Merit Scholarships

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)
DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
Strake JesuitNot published (Only need-based aid described; merit not mentioned either way)

Included in Tuition

Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitTextbooks (physical + digital) · iPad + keyboard case with insurance · AP exam fees · SAT/ACT prep · Course fees (ceramics, science labs) · Academic support · Most extracurricular/athletic expenses · Lab goggles + PE uniforms · Parking (All-in tuition model — few separate fees, unlike most peer schools)

Aid Award Notification

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
Duchesne2027-03-05 (Award acceptance Mar 24, 2027.)
Strake JesuitNot Published

Income Eligibility

Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Payment Plans

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellNot Published
DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
Strake JesuitNot Published

Sibling Discount

Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
DuchesneNot Published
Strake JesuitNot Published

Commute from home

	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Tuition	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$29,970 2026-27 rate
What's included	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Fee: $1,500 Enrollment deposit: $1,000 Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600 Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School) Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10) Graduation fee: $600 (seniors) Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional	Included in tuition see list Textbooks (physical + digital) iPad + keyboard case with insurance AP exam fees SAT/ACT prep Course fees (ceramics, science labs) Academic support Most extracurricular/athletic expenses Lab goggles + PE uniforms Parking Charged separately: ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)	Not Published	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	Yes PK3–12	HS only
Open house	Not posted	Not posted	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 3, 2026
Required test	None	In-house placement test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027
Application deadline	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid	Need-based	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	12	3	20	Not posted
Enrollment	472	80	300	1,390
Student:Teacher	11.8:1	4.5:1	8.1:1	10:1
Mass	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly	Not Published	Monthly Daily Mass also offered
Sports	10 sports	13 sports	12 sports	17 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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