TCAT-Athens vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting's tuition ($7,602) is more expensive than TCAT-Athens ($4,419).
- TCAT-Athens's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (87 to 1).
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (788 students) is larger than TCAT-Athens (365 students) with more enrolled students.
- TCAT-Athens ($3,312) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,300).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 58%.

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

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Private, 2-4 years • Nashville, TN #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$7,602
Financial Aid
$2,300
Largest Vocational Programs
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Enrollment
788 (All undergraduate)
37 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
87 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
$54,362 Faculty Salary
$98,878 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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