Annapolis vs. Iona University

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Iona University in New Rochelle, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Iona University based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,958 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Iona University is in New Rochelle, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Iona University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Iona University 16:1.

Annapolis vs. Iona University Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Iona University and Annapolis ($47,260.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Iona University and United States Naval Academy ($47,260.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Iona University than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Iona University Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 100 points higher than at Iona University (1210).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 26 at Iona University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Iona University 1110/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Iona University 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Iona University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Iona University Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Iona University (3.4).
• Iona University has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 12.9% at Iona University.

Annapolis vs. Iona University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Iona University? 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.

• Iona University's six-year graduation rate is 57%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Iona University have median earnings of about $58,400 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.