Federal University and Private Universities in Kwara State Nigeria; Which is Better

In this article, we will be taking a close look at the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State Nigeria. We will first of all try to understand the operations of each school and then go ahead to compare them with each other. The aim is to know which of the institutions is better and how to access it.

Kwara Federal vs Private University; Which is Better? Check!

What are they? Federal vs Private University in Kwara State

Firstly, we will be looking at the definition of the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State. Then we will go ahead to outline their differences.

What are Federal Universities?

Federal Universities are Tertiary Education institutions that are run and managed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. There are 40 federal universities in Nigeria. Federal universities are educational institutions that receive funding and support from the federal government of a country. These universities are typically operated and regulated by the government and often offer a wide range of programs and research opportunities. They are usually more affordable for citizens, as government funding helps keep tuition costs lower. In this case, we will be looking at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

What are Private Universities?

Private universities, on the other hand, are not funded or operated by the government. Instead, they are privately owned and funded by individuals, organizations, or corporations. Private universities often rely on tuition fees, donations, and endowments to cover their operating costs. They may offer a variety of programs and degrees but tend to have higher tuition fees compared to their public counterparts. Kwara State has three private universities namely; Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, and Summit University.

Differences between Federal vs Private Universities

Federal universities in Nigeria are not as expensive as Private Universities as they are funded by the Federal Government, In terms of Tuition most federal University School fees are Below N100,000. Federal Universities are larger than private universities in terms of Space and student population. They also offer Diploma and More Bachelor Degree courses than Most Private Universities. Some Federal Universities specialize in Agriculture, Science, and Technology.

As earlier mentioned Federal Universities have large student bodies, Students from different parts of the country with different backgrounds and religious beliefs are enrolled. This allows intakes to learn the lifestyle, behavior, and values of different people. More or less Students in Federal Universities become street smart and can adapt in almost any part of the country.

NUC Ranking of the Federal vs Private University in Kwara

Secondly, we are going to be looking at the NUC ranking of the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State.

NUC Ranking of the Federal University in Kwara

The University of Ilorin ranked 8th in Nigeria, 2451st in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 89 research topics.

NUC Ranking of the Private University in Kwara

Al-Hikmah University ranked 115th in Nigeria and 11531st in the World 2023 overall rankings with an acceptance rate of 78%, and enrollment of 2932.

Landmark University ranked 38th in Nigeria, 5457th in the global 2023 rating, and scored in 87 research topics.

Summit University Offa ranked 138th in Nigeria and 12483rd in the World 2023 overall rankings. Summit University Offa was founded in 2015.

Which has a Better NUC Ranking?

From the information obtained above, the Federal University in Kwara State has a better NUC ranking than the Private Universities in Kwara State.

Admission; Federal vs Private University in Kwara

Thirdly, let’s consider the requirements or qualifications for entry into the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State.

Jamb Cut-off Mark of the Federal University in Kwara State

University of Ilorin Jamb’s cut-off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session is 180, so for a student to register for the University of Ilorin POST UTME he or she must have scored 180 and above in Jamb.

Jamb Cut-off Mark of the Private University in Kwara State

The jamb fixed cut-off mark for AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY courses is 160 and above.

JAMB Cut-off marks for Landmark University are 180. This means that any candidate who scores 180 and above is qualified for admission.

The Summit University JAMB cut-off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session is 160. Therefore, candidates who score up to 160 are automatically eligible to sit for the post-UTME examinations.

Which has a Higher Jamb Cut-off Mark?

As a result of the information obtained above, the Federal University in Kwara State has a higher Jamb cut-off mark as compared to the Private Universities in Kwara State except for Landmark University which has the same as the Federal University in the state.

Diversity

Fourthly, we will be discussing the cultural diversity of the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State.

Which Tribe Majorly Attends the Federal University in Kwara?

The Federal University in Kwara has various tribes attending it. Therefore, it is quite difficult to state the tribe that majorly attends the University. The students come from various cultures all over the country.

Which Tribe Majorly Attends the Private University in Kwara?

The tribe that majorly attends the Private University in Kwara is the Yoruba tribe. Even though the school is open to everyone, the fact that it lacks publicity is one of the major reasons that affect its level of cultural diversity.

Which has More Ethnic Group Mixture?

It is safe now to conclude that the Federal University in Kwara has more ethnic group mixture. The private university does not have cultural diversity.

School Fees of the Federal vs Private University in Kwara

Finally, we will be talking about the cost of schooling in the Federal vs Private University in Kwara State. Then we will compare the results.

School Fees of the Federal University in Kwara State

The University of Ilorin school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session is N33,000 for returning students and N50,000 for new students (freshers).

School Fees of the Private University in Kwara State

Al-Hikman school fees range from N500,000 – N600,000 and it has a decent staff & student population.

Landmark University school fees range from N600,000 – N1,000,000 and it has beautiful structures, they have wonderful hostels, a university library, and a chapel.

The Summit University school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session range from N300,000 to N500,000 depending on your course of study and level.

Which is More Expensive?

Based on the information above, the Private Universities in Kwara is more expensive than the Federal University in Kwara.

Conclusion  

Now, answering the question of which of the universities is better is relative. But here are our findings; the federal university in Kwara is cheaper, but requires a higher Jamb cut-off mark for admission. It also has more cultural diversity and a higher NUC Ranking.

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