OU vs. Bolivar Technical College

Comparable Facts

Compare Ottawa University Ottawa in Ottawa, KS with Bolivar Technical College in Bolivar, Missouri on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than Bolivar Technical College based on total student enrollment (999 students vs. 144 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ottawa University Ottawa is located in Ottawa, KS (Distant Town setting); Bolivar Technical College is in Bolivar, Missouri (Distant Town setting).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bolivar Technical College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ottawa University Ottawa 12:1; Bolivar Technical College 7:1.

OU vs. Bolivar Technical College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OU or Bolivar Technical College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 48.5% lower than at Bolivar Technical College ($13,646 vs. $26,488).
• Ottawa University Ottawa is 26.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Bolivar Technical College (about $7,490 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $28,390.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26.4% higher at OU than at Bolivar Technical College (about $7,490 more per year; $35,880.00 vs. $28,390.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than at Bolivar Technical College (100% vs. 0%).

OU vs. Bolivar Technical College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OU or Bolivar Technical College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bolivar Technical College and OU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 750/1000.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Ottawa University Ottawa 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OU - Test optional; Bolivar Technical College - Test-free.
• Bolivar Technical College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than OU (83%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at OU vs. 100% at Bolivar Technical College.

OU vs. Bolivar Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OU and Bolivar Technical College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Ottawa University Ottawa's six-year graduation rate is 47%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Bolivar Technical College.
• Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa have median earnings of about $46,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Bolivar Technical College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.