Georgetown vs. Annapolis

Comparable Facts

Compare Georgetown 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.

Georgetown University is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (20,031 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Georgetown University is located in Washington, DC (Large City setting); United States Naval Academy is in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting).
• Georgetown 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: Georgetown University 11:1; United States Naval Academy 8:1.

Georgetown vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Georgetown University and Annapolis ($68,017.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Georgetown and United States Naval Academy ($68,017.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Georgetown University than at United States Naval Academy (33% vs. 0%).

Georgetown vs. Annapolis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Georgetown University (1470) is 160 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Georgetown students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 28 at Annapolis).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Georgetown University 1390/1550; United States Naval Academy 1210/1410.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Georgetown University 31/35; United States Naval Academy 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Georgetown - Required; Annapolis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Georgetown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.9%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 46.7% at Georgetown vs. 84.2% at Annapolis.

Georgetown vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Georgetown 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.

• Georgetown University's six-year graduation rate is 94%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Georgetown University have median earnings of about $118,900 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.