Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers | Chattanooga, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Nashville | Nashville, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison | Madison, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/24/2017) | ||
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,291 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers | $10,690 | - | 98% | 25:1 | 220 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville | $36,020 | - | 54% | 20:1 | 1,053 |
| Brightwood College-Nashville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/24/2017) | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | $15,237 | - | 49% | 18:1 | 383 |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | $7,602 | - | - | 85:1 | 791 |
| Average | $13,291 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 170 |