Annapolis vs. Skidmore College

Comparable Facts

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

United States Naval Academy is larger than Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,704 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

Annapolis vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Skidmore College and Annapolis ($67,290.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Skidmore College and United States Naval Academy ($67,290.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Skidmore College than at United States Naval Academy (53% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Skidmore College Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Skidmore College (1410) is 100 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Skidmore College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 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; Skidmore College 1340/1480.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Skidmore College 31/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Skidmore College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Skidmore College Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Skidmore College (3.75).
• Skidmore College has a higher acceptance rate (21.1%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 26.6% at Skidmore College.

Annapolis vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Skidmore College? 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.

• Skidmore College's six-year graduation rate is 84%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Skidmore College have median earnings of about $54,400 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.