<p>Academy-wise, I think the Naval Academy simply makes a better impression as a campus. It’s very park-like. If you visit the Naval Academy on a nice day it’s breathtaking. The backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay and the sailboats can make it look like a postcard. Plus, the Naval Academy sits in the middle of Annapolis. When you walk outside the gate you are immediately in a town. The academies at West Point and Colorado Springs are much more remotely located and can leave more of an isolated and bleak impression. Don’t get me wrong - they’re also great schools - but I think the Naval Academy has more eye appeal.</p>