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USAFA Hamilton College Colgate Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU Middlebury Amherst Wellesley Swarthmore| United States Naval Academy | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 57% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1430/1535 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $163 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Vassar | ||
| 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
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 2,459 students)
Annapolis vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Vassar?
- Vassar College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Vassar than United States Naval Academy ($63,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than United States Naval Academy (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($50,193 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/