Columbia State CC vs. Fortis Institute-Nashville
Both Columbia State Community College and Fortis Institute-Nashville are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Columbia State Community College and Fortis Institute-Nashville with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia State CC's tuition ($18,104) is more expensive than Fortis Institute-Nashville ($15,237).
- Columbia State CC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Fortis Institute-Nashville (21 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,115 students) is larger than Fortis Institute-Nashville (392 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fortis Institute-Nashville ($6,032) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia State CC ($5,368).
- Fortis Institute-Nashville's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Columbia State CC (31%).

Columbia State Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Columbia, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,904 In-State
$18,104 out-of-state
$18,104 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,368
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,115 (All undergraduate)
1,159 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
118 Faculties (full-time)
284 Staffs (full-time)
$46,438 Faculty Salary
$49,531 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$15,237
Financial Aid
$6,032
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
392 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
47% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
30 Staffs (full-time)
$53,293 Faculty Salary
$67,391 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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