Annapolis vs. Manhattan University

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with Manhattan University in Riverdale, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Naval Academy is larger than Manhattan University based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,225 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland (Large Suburban setting); Manhattan University is in Riverdale, NY (Large City setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Manhattan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; Manhattan University 15:1.

Annapolis vs. Manhattan University Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between Manhattan University and Annapolis ($53,400.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Manhattan University and United States Naval Academy ($53,400.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Manhattan University than at United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. Manhattan University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Manhattan 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 Manhattan University and Annapolis.

• Manhattan University reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 40 points higher than at Manhattan University (1270).
• Incoming Annapolis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 27 at Manhattan University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 1210/1410; Manhattan University 1180/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; Manhattan University 25/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; Manhattan University - Open admission.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; Manhattan University Aug 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Annapolis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Manhattan University (3.63).
• Manhattan University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 8% at Manhattan University.

Annapolis vs. Manhattan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and Manhattan 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.

• Manhattan University's six-year graduation rate is 72%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from Manhattan University have median earnings of about $66,700 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.