Annapolis vs. Ithaca College

Comparable Facts

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

Ithaca College is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (4,767 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Ithaca College is in Ithaca, NY (Small Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Ithaca College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Ithaca College 10:1.

Annapolis vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Ithaca College and Annapolis ($53,540.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Ithaca College and United States Naval Academy ($53,540.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ithaca College than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Ithaca College Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is the same as at Ithaca College (1310).
• Incoming Annapolis students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 28) as students at Ithaca College (28).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Ithaca College 1230/1390.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Ithaca College 27/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Ithaca College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Ithaca College Feb 1, 2027.
• Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 12.3% at Ithaca College.

Annapolis vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Ithaca 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.

• Ithaca College's six-year graduation rate is 74%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Ithaca College have median earnings of about $56,100 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.