USNA ranks their graduates based on academics, leadership and other factors.
Whereas Rhodes Scholars are political picks, especially a black female. A black female can get a Rhodes Scholar spot over a white male 99% of the time by being equal or slightly worse than the white male. White males have to really stand out compared to black females and black males like Obamination.
Oh, McCain was a Naval Aviator compared to a political bloward like Rice that has only moved up in life by being a black female without a criminal record, drug problems and out of wedlock kids.
Gee, the race card is played by a conservative. Just like always