Meridian vs. ATA CIF
The following statements compare Meridian College and ATA Career Education with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Meridian's tuition ($38,100) is more expensive than ATA CIF ($14,250).
- Meridian's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than ATA CIF (17 to 1).
- ATA CIF (226 students) is larger than Meridian (144 students) with more enrolled students.
- Meridian ($4,498) has higher amount of financial aid than ATA CIF ($4,424).
- ATA CIF's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Meridian (51%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$38,100
Financial Aid
$4,498
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
144 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
11 Staffs (full-time)
$27,375 Faculty Salary
$55,571 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,250
Financial Aid
$4,424
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
226 (All undergraduate)
24 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
8 Faculties (full-time)
20 Staffs (full-time)
$47,370 Faculty Salary
$56,633 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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