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RIT USAFA Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern West Point U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell| United States Naval Academy | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 7,024 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $43,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 16,283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 9,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1330/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $284 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 4,465 students)
Annapolis vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($60,360.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at RPI than United States Naval Academy ($60,360.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than United States Naval Academy (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($43,994 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or RPI? 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 RPI and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/