Annapolis vs. Wooster

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with The College of Wooster in Wooster, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Wooster based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,738 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); The College of Wooster is in Wooster, OH (Distant Town setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The College of Wooster is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; The College of Wooster 10:1.

Annapolis vs. Wooster Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between The College of Wooster and Annapolis ($61,640.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Wooster and United States Naval Academy ($61,640.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The College of Wooster than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Wooster Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The College of Wooster (1340) is 30 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming Wooster students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 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; The College of Wooster 1220/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; The College of Wooster 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Wooster - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Wooster Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wooster (3.76).
• Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (59.5%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 11.4% at Wooster.

Annapolis vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Wooster? 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.

• The College of Wooster's six-year graduation rate is 75%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from The College of Wooster have median earnings of about $51,200 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.