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USAFA West Point Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Virginia Tech Baldwin-Wallace College United States Coast Guard Academy Duquesne University VMI Kent State Miami| United States Naval Academy | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $278 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 2,773 students)
Annapolis vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or JCU?
- John Carroll University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at JCU than United States Naval Academy ($47,300.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($32,359 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or JCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JCU and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/