Annapolis vs. NC State

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (38,464 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); North Carolina State University at Raleigh is in Raleigh, NC (Large City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; North Carolina State University at Raleigh 15:1.

Annapolis vs. NC State Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Annapolis ($8,799.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between NC State and United States Naval Academy ($32,847.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than at United States Naval Academy (51% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. NC State Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1390) is 80 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming NC State 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; North Carolina State University at Raleigh 1300/1470.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; North Carolina State University at Raleigh 28/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; NC State - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; NC State Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman NC State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• NC State has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 31.8% at NC State.

Annapolis vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and NC State? 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.

• North Carolina State University at Raleigh's six-year graduation rate is 72%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh have median earnings of about $57,200 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.