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Haverford College USAFA Amherst Williams Vassar West Point Bryn Mawr Johns Hopkins Pomona Cornell Carnegie Mellon Georgetown| United States Naval Academy | Swarthmore College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 1,644 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $61,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $61,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $62,084 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 53% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 14,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 41.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1460/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 1,644 students)
Annapolis vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($61,992.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Swarthmore than United States Naval Academy ($61,992.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than United States Naval Academy (53% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($62,084 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Annapolis has a higher acceptance rate (9.4%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Annapolis vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Swarthmore? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Swarthmore and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/