Annapolis vs. Cooper Union

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 933 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 8:1.

Annapolis vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and Annapolis ($46,820.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Cooper Union and United States Naval Academy ($46,820.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Cooper Union Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (1400) is 90 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Cooper Union students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 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; The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1295/1501.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 28/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Cooper Union - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Cooper Union Jan 8, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cooper Union (3.75).
• Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (20.7%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 52.4% at Cooper Union.

Annapolis vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Cooper Union? 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.

• The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's six-year graduation rate is 76%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have median earnings of about $64,000 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.