Annapolis vs. Princeton

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Princeton University in Princeton, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Princeton University is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (9,137 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Princeton University is in Princeton, NJ (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Princeton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Princeton University 5:1.

Annapolis vs. Princeton Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Princeton University and Annapolis ($62,688.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Princeton and United States Naval Academy ($62,688.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Princeton University than at United States Naval Academy (67% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Princeton Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Princeton University (1550) is 240 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Princeton students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 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; Princeton University 1510/1580.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Princeton University 34/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Princeton - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Princeton Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Princeton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• Annapolis has a higher acceptance rate (9.3%) than Princeton (4.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 75.5% at Princeton.

Annapolis vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Princeton? 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.

• Princeton University's six-year graduation rate is 96%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Princeton University have median earnings of about $113,900 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.