<p>I’m a bit surprised at the disparity between rankings with the 3 Service Academies. I always saw academics at the three schools as similar (If anything, exchange students thought ours was a bit tougher because we crammed the same amount of class into fewer weeks per semester). As far as the other aspects of the school are concerned, all three schools have the added leadership/character building, and the physical standards as well. I’m sure West Point and and Air Force are just as famous for their alumni networks as Navy too. Why the difference?</p>