Columbia State CC vs. TCAT Nashville
Both Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Columbia State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Columbia State CC's tuition ($17,772) is more expensive than TCAT Nashville ($4,620).
- TCAT Nashville's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Columbia State CC (19 to 1).
- Columbia State CC (5,712 students) is larger than TCAT Nashville (1,101 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia State CC ($5,607) has higher amount of financial aid than TCAT Nashville ($3,268).
- TCAT Nashville's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Columbia State CC (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
Tuition & Fees
$4,620
Financial Aid
$3,268
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Welding Technology/Welder
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Welding Technology/Welder
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Enrollment
1,101 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
46 Faculties (full-time)
71 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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