College comparison

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting vs The University of the South

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	M Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN	The University of the South Sewanee, TN
Acceptance rate	—	57%
SAT (25–75)	—	1260–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	805	1,607
Avg net price	—	$27,872
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of the South reports higher median earnings	$62,978	$64,911
Graduation rate	—	80%
Median debt	$6,840	$22,855
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
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Is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting or The University of the South harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting vs The University of the South?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting and 1260–1390 at The University of the South. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.