Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Penn State Harrisburg in Middletown, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Penn State Harrisburg is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (4,478 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Penn State Harrisburg is in Middletown, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Penn State Harrisburg is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Penn State Harrisburg 15:1.

Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Penn State Harrisburg and Annapolis ($15,972.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Penn State Harrisburg and United States Naval Academy ($26,958.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than at United States Naval Academy (63% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 90 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1220).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 26 at Penn State Harrisburg).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Penn State Harrisburg 1120/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Penn State Harrisburg 22/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Penn State Harrisburg - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48).
• Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 11.2% at Penn State Harrisburg.

Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Penn State Harrisburg? 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.

• Penn State Harrisburg's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg have median earnings of about $55,300 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.