Annapolis vs. Franciscan

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,976 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Franciscan University of Steubenville is in Steubenville, OH (Small City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Franciscan University of Steubenville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Franciscan University of Steubenville 17:1.

Annapolis vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Franciscan University of Steubenville and Annapolis ($34,100.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Franciscan and United States Naval Academy ($34,100.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than at United States Naval Academy (99% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Franciscan Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 80 points higher than at Franciscan (1230).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 25 at Franciscan).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Franciscan University of Steubenville 1110/1350.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Franciscan University of Steubenville 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Franciscan - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Franciscan (3.78).
• Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 41.7% at Franciscan.

Annapolis vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Franciscan? 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.

• Franciscan University of Steubenville's six-year graduation rate is 70%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Franciscan University of Steubenville have median earnings of about $39,800 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.