TCAT-Athens vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both TCAT Athens and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare TCAT 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 ($8,745) is more expensive than TCAT-Athens ($4,620).
- TCAT-Athens's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (97 to 1).
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (805 students) is larger than TCAT-Athens (366 students) with more enrolled students.
- TCAT-Athens ($3,084) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,532).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 95%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,620
Financial Aid
$3,084
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Welding Technology/Welder
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Enrollment
366 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
14 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
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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