Annapolis vs. Stevens

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Stevens Institute of Technology is in Hoboken, NJ (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Stevens Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Stevens Institute of Technology 11:1.

Annapolis vs. Stevens Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Stevens Institute of Technology and Annapolis ($63,462.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Stevens and United States Naval Academy ($63,462.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than at United States Naval Academy (98% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Stevens Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Stevens Institute of Technology (1440) is 130 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Stevens 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; Stevens Institute of Technology 1380/1505.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Stevens Institute of Technology 31/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Stevens - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Stevens students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (47.6%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 20.8% at Stevens.

Annapolis vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Stevens? 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.

• Stevens Institute of Technology's six-year graduation rate is 79%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology have median earnings of about $89,100 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.