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Overview |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 52% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1490/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia than United States Naval Academy ($62,570.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than United States Naval Academy (52% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($61,061 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Annapolis has a higher acceptance rate (10.8%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Annapolis vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Columbia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/