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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University USAFA Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse ASU RIT West Point UIC| United States Naval Academy | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | UB | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 74% |
Admission |
Annapolis | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | UB | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Annapolis | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or UB?
- University at Buffalo is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UB than United States Naval Academy ($24,990.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than United States Naval Academy (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University at Buffalo students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($8,521 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or UB? 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 UB and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/