Annapolis vs. UNCSA

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,111 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); University of North Carolina School of the Arts is in Winston Salem, NC (Midsize City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; University of North Carolina School of the Arts 6:1.

Annapolis vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Annapolis ($9,477.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between UNCSA and United States Naval Academy ($27,211.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than at United States Naval Academy (62% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. UNCSA Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 50 points higher than at UNCSA (1260).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 25 at UNCSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; University of North Carolina School of the Arts 1140/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; University of North Carolina School of the Arts 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; UNCSA - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; UNCSA Mar 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UNCSA (3.75).
• UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (30%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 55.5% at UNCSA.

Annapolis vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and UNCSA? 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 North Carolina School of the Arts's six-year graduation rate is 58%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts have median earnings of about $39,100 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.