Columbia State CC vs. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley
Both Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley ($4,308).
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Columbia State CC (19 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,115 students) is larger than Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley (362 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia State CC ($5,368) has higher amount of financial aid than Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley ($4,492).
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley's graduation rate (54%) 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-Ripley
Public, 2-4 years • Ripley, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$4,308
Financial Aid
$4,492
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Enrollment
362 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Faculties (full-time)
22 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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