TCAT vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville 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 ($5,760).
- TCAT's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (97 to 1).
- TCAT (812 students) is larger than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (805 students) with more enrolled students.
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,532) has higher amount of financial aid than TCAT ($2,440).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 67%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$5,760
Financial Aid
$2,440
Largest Vocational Programs
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Welding Technology/Welder
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Welding Technology/Welder
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Enrollment
812 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
15 Faculties (full-time)
25 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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