TCAT-Newbern vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest 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-Newbern ($4,419).
- TCAT-Newbern's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (87 to 1).
- TCAT-Newbern (2,302 students) is larger than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (788 students) with more enrolled students.
- TCAT-Newbern ($2,717) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,300).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 65%.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Public, 2-4 years • Newbern, TN Best Community Colleges in TN, #TN in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,419
Financial Aid
$2,717
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Welding Technology/Welder
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Computer Support Specialist
Welding Technology/Welder
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Computer Support Specialist
Enrollment
2,302 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
81 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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