George Washington vs. Annapolis

Comparable Facts

Compare George Washington University in Washington, DC with United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

George Washington University is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (25,374 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• George Washington University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); United States Naval Academy is in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting).
• George Washington University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: George Washington University 13:1; United States Naval Academy 8:1.

George Washington vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Annapolis? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between George Washington University and Annapolis ($67,710.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between George Washington and United States Naval Academy ($67,710.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at George Washington University than at United States Naval Academy (78% vs. 0%).

George Washington vs. Annapolis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Annapolis? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Annapolis and George Washington.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at George Washington University (1430) is 120 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 vs. 28 at Annapolis).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: George Washington University 1350/1500; United States Naval Academy 1210/1410.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: George Washington University 31/34; United States Naval Academy 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: George Washington - Test optional; Annapolis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: George Washington Jan 5, 2027; Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman George Washington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (47.1%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.3% at George Washington vs. 84.2% at Annapolis.

George Washington vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for George Washington and Annapolis? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• George Washington University's six-year graduation rate is 81%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from George Washington University have median earnings of about $80,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Annapolis.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.