Annapolis vs. SUNY-ESF

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,757 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is in Syracuse, NY (Midsize City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 14:1.

Annapolis vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Annapolis ($9,303.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between SUNY-ESF and United States Naval Academy ($22,263.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than at United States Naval Academy (96% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 90 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1220).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 27 at SUNY-ESF).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1130/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 24/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; SUNY-ESF - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; SUNY-ESF Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7).
• SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 17.6% at SUNY-ESF.

Annapolis vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and SUNY-ESF? 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.

• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's six-year graduation rate is 66%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry have median earnings of about $46,200 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.