Annapolis vs. William & Mary

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

William & Mary is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (9,818 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. William & Mary is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; William & Mary 12:1.

Annapolis vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between William & Mary and Annapolis ($25,914.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between William & Mary and United States Naval Academy ($51,038.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at William & Mary than at United States Naval Academy (43% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. William & Mary Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at William & Mary (1470) is 160 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming William & Mary 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: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; William & Mary 1400/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; William & Mary 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; William & Mary - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; William & Mary Jan 2, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman William & Mary students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (34.1%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 26.6% at William & Mary.

Annapolis vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and William & Mary? 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.

• William & Mary's six-year graduation rate is 91%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from William & Mary have median earnings of about $68,700 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.