Annapolis vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

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

United States Naval Academy is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

Annapolis vs. MMC Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Marymount Manhattan College and Annapolis ($41,870.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between MMC and United States Naval Academy ($41,870.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. MMC Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 100 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MMC (3.45).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 6.4% at MMC.

Annapolis vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and MMC? 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.

• Marymount Manhattan College's six-year graduation rate is 40%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College have median earnings of about $44,800 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.