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Overview |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 36% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 4,465 students)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($19,672.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State than United States Naval Academy ($39,626.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus than United States Naval Academy (36% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($11,577 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Annapolis .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/