Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | Athens, TN | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | Hartsville, TN | Public, 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville | Whiteville, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $4,236 for State residents and $4,825 for out-of-state 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | $4,419 / $4,419 | - | 69% | 20:1 | 221 |
| Columbia State Community College | $4,904 / $18,104 | - | 27% | 19:1 | 4,954 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | $4,419 / $4,419 | - | 81% | 13:1 | 643 |
| Nashville State Community College | $4,498 / $17,698 | - | 16% | 20:1 | 6,617 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,236 / $4,825 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 280 |