TCAT-Athens vs. Columbia State CC
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and Columbia State Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and Columbia State Community College 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-Athens ($4,419).
- Columbia State CC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than TCAT-Athens (25 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,115 students) is larger than TCAT-Athens (365 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia State CC ($5,368) has higher amount of financial aid than TCAT-Athens ($3,312).
- TCAT-Athens's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Columbia State CC (31%).

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
Public, 2-4 years • Athens, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,419
Financial Aid
$3,312
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Welding Technology/Welder
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Enrollment
365 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
14 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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More rivals of Columbia State CC
- vs. Dyersburg State Community College
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