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USAFA West Point Liberty University Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State Penn State| United States Naval Academy | Messiah College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 3,231 students)
Annapolis vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Messiah College?
- Messiah College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Messiah College than United States Naval Academy ($38,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($27,519 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have at the same average high school GPA (3.8) as students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Messiah College? 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 Messiah College and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/