College comparison

United States Naval Academy vs UVA

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateUnited States Naval Academy is more selective	9%	17%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1410	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,474	17,597
Avg net price	—	$21,565
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$86,863
Graduation rate	93%	96%
Median debt	—	$17,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Annapolis, MD

Quick answers

Is United States Naval Academy or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

United States Naval Academy is more selective: United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1410 at United States Naval Academy and 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.