Compare Schools

Annual Tuition

• CRCristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
• SJStrake Jesuit2,997,000 (2026-27 rate)
• CACathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)

Need-Based Financial Aid

• CRCristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
• SJStrake JesuitYes (~25% of students; $6.4M budget; awards $4,000–full; average $17,096; no income cap to apply; deadline Jan 15)
• CACathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)

Included in Tuition

• CRCristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
• SJStrake 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)
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.

Merit Scholarships

• CRCristo ReyNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• SJStrake JesuitNot published (Only need-based aid described; merit not mentioned either way)
• CACathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)

Income Eligibility

• CRCristo 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.
• SJStrake JesuitNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.
• CACathedralNot PublishedWe couldn't verify this from an official school source.