Annapolis vs. Western New England University

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Western New England University in Springfield, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,674 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Western New England University is in Springfield, MA (Midsize City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Western New England University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Western New England University 12:1.

Annapolis vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Western New England University and Annapolis ($47,820.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Western New England University and United States Naval Academy ($47,820.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Western New England University than at United States Naval Academy (97% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Western New England University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Annapolis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 110 points higher than at Western New England University (1200).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 24 at Western New England University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Western New England University 1090/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Western New England University 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Western New England University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Western New England University (3.49).
• Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 12.5% at Western New England University.

Annapolis vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Western New England University? 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.

• Western New England University's six-year graduation rate is 61%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Western New England University have median earnings of about $59,800 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.