Annapolis vs. Mary Washington College

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,826 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); University of Mary Washington is in Fredericksburg, VA (Small Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mary Washington is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; University of Mary Washington 13:1.

Annapolis vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between University of Mary Washington and Annapolis ($14,640.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Mary Washington College and United States Naval Academy ($27,560.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Washington than at United States Naval Academy (99% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Mary Washington College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 40 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1270).
• Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 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; University of Mary Washington 1170/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; University of Mary Washington 27/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Mary Washington College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71).
• Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 17.7% at Mary Washington College.

Annapolis vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Mary Washington College? 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.

• University of Mary Washington's six-year graduation rate is 71%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from University of Mary Washington have median earnings of about $55,500 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.