Annapolis vs. NJIT

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (13,247 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); New Jersey Institute of Technology is in Newark, NJ (Large City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; New Jersey Institute of Technology 17:1.

Annapolis vs. NJIT Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between New Jersey Institute of Technology and Annapolis ($19,974.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between NJIT and United States Naval Academy ($37,664.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than at United States Naval Academy (91% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. NJIT Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1340) is 30 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming NJIT students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 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; New Jersey Institute of Technology 1210/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; New Jersey Institute of Technology 27/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; NJIT - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; NJIT Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NJIT (3.72).
• NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 17.2% at NJIT.

Annapolis vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and NJIT? 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.

• New Jersey Institute of Technology's six-year graduation rate is 54%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology have median earnings of about $67,200 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.