College comparison

Tufts vs United States Naval Academy

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	Tufts Medford, MA	United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD
Acceptance rateUnited States Naval Academy is more selective	11%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1560	1210–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,061	4,474
Avg net price	$39,998	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public
Location	Medford, MA	Annapolis, MD

Quick answers

Is Tufts University or United States Naval Academy harder to get into?

United States Naval Academy is more selective: Tufts University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and United States Naval Academy's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Tufts University vs United States Naval Academy?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1560 at Tufts University and 1210–1410 at United States Naval Academy. 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.