TCAT Nashville vs. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Both Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville and Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting are 2-4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville 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 Nashville ($4,620).
- TCAT Nashville's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (97 to 1).
- TCAT Nashville (1,101 students) is larger than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting (805 students) with more enrolled students.
- TCAT Nashville ($3,268) has higher amount of financial aid than Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting ($2,532).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 70%.

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

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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