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Navy players hoist the Commander-in-Chief trophy after victory in 2005 for the third time in a row. The midshipmen continued their streak for another 11 years until finally upset by Army in 2016.
- On December 8, West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen will face off on the gridiron for the 119th annual Army-Navy football game.
- We compared six apects of these service academics, which test students' physical, mental and academic strength.
- Army has higher-ranked academics and a better football team for the past two seasons. But Navy is the better overall school.
On Saturday, cadets from the Military Academy will take to the field to defend its current winning streak against the Naval Academy midshipmen in the 119th annual Army-Navy football game.
"America's game" is no typical rivalry. Cadets and midshipmen, including the players on the field, endure rigorous challenges that extend far beyond the classroom.
Which of these prestigious institutions outperforms the other is an enduring debate. To settle the question, we compared the academies in terms of academics, the "plebe" experience, location, career options and football statistics - read through to find out which of these rivals has the edge.
Full disclosure: The author of this post graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2010. This comparison is based on totally objective analysis, but you can weigh in with your perspective at the links on her author bio.