Annapolis vs. UVA

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with University of Virginia Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (26,409 students vs. 4,474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); University of Virginia Main Campus is in Charlottesville, VA (Small City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Virginia Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; University of Virginia Main Campus 15:1.

Annapolis vs. UVA Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between University of Virginia Main Campus and Annapolis ($21,803.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between UVA and United States Naval Academy ($59,512.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Virginia Main Campus than at United States Naval Academy (39% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. UVA Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Virginia Main Campus (1480) is 170 points higher than at Annapolis (1310).
• Incoming UVA students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 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 Virginia Main Campus 1410/1540.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; University of Virginia Main Campus 32/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; UVA - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UVA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• UVA has a higher acceptance rate (16.8%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 40% at UVA.

Annapolis vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and UVA? 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 Virginia Main Campus's six-year graduation rate is 94%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus have median earnings of about $77,200 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.