Annapolis vs. Sarah Lawrence

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,798 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Sarah Lawrence College is in Bronxville, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Sarah Lawrence College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Sarah Lawrence College 10:1.

Annapolis vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Sarah Lawrence College and Annapolis ($66,862.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Sarah Lawrence and United States Naval Academy ($66,862.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than at United States Naval Academy (90% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Sarah Lawrence College (1340) is 30 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Sarah Lawrence students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 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; Sarah Lawrence College 1240/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Sarah Lawrence College 28/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Sarah Lawrence - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Sarah Lawrence Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75).
• Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 14.6% at Sarah Lawrence.

Annapolis vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Sarah Lawrence? 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.

• Sarah Lawrence College's six-year graduation rate is 70%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Sarah Lawrence College have median earnings of about $44,100 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.