Annapolis vs. Allegheny College

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Allegheny College in Meadville, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,171 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Allegheny College is in Meadville, PA (Distant Town setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Allegheny College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Allegheny College 8:1.

Annapolis vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Allegheny College and Annapolis ($56,550.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Allegheny College and United States Naval Academy ($56,550.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Allegheny College than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Allegheny College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 40 points higher than at Allegheny College (1270).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 27 at Allegheny College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Allegheny College 1173/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Allegheny College 25/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Allegheny College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Allegheny College Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Allegheny College (3.53).
• Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (54.6%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 10.4% at Allegheny College.

Annapolis vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Allegheny College? 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.

• Allegheny College's six-year graduation rate is 80%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Allegheny College have median earnings of about $55,200 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.