Central vs. Bolivar Technical College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO with Bolivar Technical College in Bolivar, Missouri on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Central Missouri is larger than Bolivar Technical College based on total student enrollment (12,857 students vs. 144 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO (Rural Fringe setting); Bolivar Technical College is in Bolivar, Missouri (Distant Town setting).
• University of Central Missouri is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bolivar Technical College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Central Missouri 18:1; Bolivar Technical College 7:1.

Central vs. Bolivar Technical College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central 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 University of Central Missouri are 59.5% lower than at Bolivar Technical College ($10,740 vs. $26,488).
• Bolivar Technical College is 182.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Central (about $18,340 more per year; $28,390.00 vs. $10,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.6% higher at Bolivar Technical College than at University of Central Missouri (about $9,790 more per year; $28,390.00 vs. $18,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Central Missouri than at Bolivar Technical College (96% vs. 0%).

Central vs. Bolivar Technical College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central.

• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Central Missouri 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central - Test optional; Bolivar Technical College - Test-free.
• Bolivar Technical College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Central (63.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.6% at Central vs. 100% at Bolivar Technical College.

Central vs. Bolivar Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central 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.

• University of Central Missouri's six-year graduation rate is 50%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Bolivar Technical College.
• Graduates from University of Central Missouri have median earnings of about $41,500 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.