Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis

Comparable Facts

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

Quinnipiac University is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (9,424 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, CT (Large Suburban setting); United States Naval Academy is in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting).
• Quinnipiac 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: Quinnipiac University 12:1; United States Naval Academy 8:1.

Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Quinnipiac University and Annapolis ($55,480.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Quinnipiac and United States Naval Academy ($55,480.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Quinnipiac University than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 70 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1240).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 27 at Quinnipiac).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Quinnipiac University 1150/1320; United States Naval Academy 1210/1410.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Quinnipiac University 25/30; United States Naval Academy 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Quinnipiac - Test optional; Annapolis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Quinnipiac Feb 1, 2027; Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39).
• Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.1% at Quinnipiac vs. 84.2% at Annapolis.

Quinnipiac vs. Annapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Quinnipiac 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.

• Quinnipiac University's six-year graduation rate is 77%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Quinnipiac University have median earnings of about $65,500 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.