Annapolis vs. Dickinson College

Comparable Facts

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

United States Naval Academy is larger than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,314 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Dickinson College is in Carlisle, PA (Distant Town setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Dickinson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Dickinson College 11:1.

Annapolis vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Dickinson College and Annapolis ($65,650.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Dickinson College and United States Naval Academy ($65,650.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Dickinson College than at United States Naval Academy (96% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Dickinson College Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Dickinson College (1390) is 80 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Dickinson College 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; Dickinson College 1310/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Dickinson College 30/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Dickinson College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Dickinson College Jan 15, 2027.
• Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (42.1%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 21.1% at Dickinson College.

Annapolis vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Dickinson 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.

• Dickinson College's six-year graduation rate is 84%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Dickinson College have median earnings of about $62,000 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.