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 private. By school level, there are 1 four years (or high) schools and 4 2-4 years schools .
| 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 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Vatterott College-Appling Farms | Memphis, TN | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2019) | ||
| 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 selected colleges is $11,093 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 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | $32,240 | - | 52% | 50:1 | 2,478 |
| Vatterott College-Appling Farms | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2019) | ||||
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting | $7,602 | - | - | 85:1 | 791 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville | $14,644 | - | 46% | 16:1 | 295 |
| Average | $11,093 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 255 |