Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ($4,419).
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (87 to 1).
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (1,229 students) is larger than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (788 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ($3,545) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,300).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 76%.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Public, 2-4 years • Dickson, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,419
Financial Aid
$3,545
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Welding Technology/Welder
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Welding Technology/Welder
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Enrollment
1,229 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
72 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
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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