Annapolis vs. UC Davis

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland with University of California Davis in Davis, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of California Davis is larger than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (40,065 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 California Davis is in Davis, CA (Small Suburban setting).
• United States Naval Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of California Davis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Naval Academy 8:1; University of California Davis 22:1.

Annapolis vs. UC Davis Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between University of California Davis and Annapolis ($16,774.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between UC Davis and United States Naval Academy ($50,974.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of California Davis than at United States Naval Academy (60% vs. 0%).

Annapolis vs. UC Davis Admissions comparison

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

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Naval Academy (1310) is 30 points higher than at UC Davis (1280).
• Incoming UC Davis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 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 California Davis 1160/1400.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Naval Academy 25/31; University of California Davis 25/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Annapolis - Required; UC Davis - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Annapolis Jan 31, 2027; UC Davis Nov 30, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman UC Davis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Annapolis (3.8).
• UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (41.8%) than Annapolis (9.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 84.2% at Annapolis vs. 16.4% at UC Davis.

Annapolis vs. UC Davis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Annapolis and UC Davis? 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 California Davis's six-year graduation rate is 82%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Annapolis.
• Graduates from University of California Davis have median earnings of about $65,200 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.