Annapolis vs. Lafayette College

Comparable Facts

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

United States Naval Academy is larger than Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,775 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

Annapolis vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Lafayette College and Annapolis ($65,398.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Lafayette College and United States Naval Academy ($65,398.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lafayette College than at United States Naval Academy (61% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Lafayette College Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Lafayette College (1430) is 120 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 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; Lafayette College 1350/1500.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Lafayette College 31/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Lafayette College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Lafayette College Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lafayette College (3.53).
• Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 21.8% at Lafayette College.

Annapolis vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Lafayette 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.

• Lafayette College's six-year graduation rate is 88%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Lafayette College have median earnings of about $81,000 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.