Columbia State CC vs. TCAT Memphis
Both Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Columbia State CC's tuition ($18,104) is more expensive than TCAT Memphis ($6,269).
- Columbia State CC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than TCAT Memphis (20 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,115 students) is larger than TCAT Memphis (1,691 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia State CC ($5,368) has higher amount of financial aid than TCAT Memphis ($3,195).
- TCAT Memphis's graduation rate (40%) 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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Public, 2-4 years • Memphis, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$6,269
Financial Aid
$3,195
Largest Vocational Programs
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Information Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Information Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Enrollment
1,691 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
55 Faculties (full-time)
85 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
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- vs. Fortis Institute-Nashville
- vs. Pellissippi State Community College
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- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
- vs. Nashville Film Institute
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- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
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More rivals of TCAT Memphis
- vs. Columbia State Community College
- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
- vs. Brightwood College-Nashville
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- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
- vs. Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison
- vs. Walters State Community College
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- vs. John A Gupton College
- vs. Fortis Institute-Cookeville
- vs. Fortis Institute-Cookeville
- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
- vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
- vs. Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville