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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
St. Thomas2,790,000 (2026-27 rate)
Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))

Need-Based Financial Aid

DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
St. ThomasYes (~1/3 of students aided; $2.7M+/yr; awards 10-95% of tuition; Blackbaud; deadline Jan 15, 2027; awards mid-March)
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)

Merit Scholarships

DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
St. ThomasYes (Academic Scholarship Program (ISEE-based), Gabel Scholarship (80% tuition, ~2/yr), Basilian Fathers', Principal's/Aquinas scholarships (GPA-renewable). Sibling discount $2,000/yr after first.)
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

Included in Tuition

DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasLaptop & technology
Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
O'ConnellNot Published

Sibling Discount

DuchesneNot Published
St. Thomas$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
Cristo ReyNot Published
O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)

Aid Award Notification

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

Income Eligibility

DuchesneNot Published
St. ThomasNot Published
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

Payment Plans

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

Commute from home

	Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart	St. Thomas High School	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$33,600 2026-27 rate · Upper School	$27,900 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
What's included	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 Laptop & technology Charged separately: Application fee: $75 Registration fee: $700 Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen) Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students) Books: $550 Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional	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
Sibling discount	Not Published	$2,000/yr per sibling after the first	Not Published	Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus	Yes PK3–12	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 1, 2026	Dec 6, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE	ISEE Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027	None	In-house placement test
Application deadline	Not posted	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Mar 5, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based	Need-based + Merit
AP courses	20	21	12	3
Enrollment	300	791	472	80
Student:Teacher	8.1:1	9:1	11.8:1	4.5:1
Mass	Not Published	Monthly	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	12 sports	12 sports	10 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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