Annapolis vs. Rutgers University-Camden

Comparable Facts

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

Rutgers University Camden is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (5,675 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Rutgers University Camden is in Camden, NJ (Small City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Rutgers University Camden is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Rutgers University Camden 12:1.

Annapolis vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Rutgers University Camden and Annapolis ($17,764.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Rutgers University-Camden and United States Naval Academy ($37,276.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than at United States Naval Academy (94% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 130 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1180).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 22 at Rutgers University-Camden).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Rutgers University Camden 1050/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Rutgers University Camden 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Rutgers University-Camden - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23).
• Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 2.4% at Rutgers University-Camden.

Annapolis vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Rutgers University-Camden? 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.

• Rutgers University Camden's six-year graduation rate is 61%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Rutgers University Camden have median earnings of about $66,200 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.