Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers | Chattanooga, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North Central Institute | Clarksville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis | Cordova, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | Nashville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | Cookeville, TN | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting and similar schools is $13,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | $17,622 | 95.20% | 46% | 34:1 | 1,317 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers | $10,690 | - | 98% | 25:1 | 220 |
| North Central Institute | $17,802 | - | 72% | 13:1 | 51 |
| L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||||
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | $7,602 | - | - | 85:1 | 791 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | $14,644 | - | 46% | 16:1 | 295 |
| Average | $13,745 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 272 |