Columbia State CC vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Columbia State Community College and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Columbia State Community College and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia State CC's tuition ($17,772) is more expensive than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($8,745).
- Columbia State CC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (97 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,712 students) is larger than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (805 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia State CC ($5,607) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,532).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 30%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,948 In-State
$17,772 out-of-state
$17,772 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,607
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,712 (All undergraduate)
1,432 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
118 Faculties (full-time)
284 Staffs (full-time)
$59,067 Faculty Salary
$58,906 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,745
Financial Aid
$2,532
Largest Vocational Programs
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Enrollment
805 (All undergraduate)
24 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
97 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
$47,580 Faculty Salary
$94,294 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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