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

In this article, you can learn about federal universities and private universities in Sokoto. This article has different criteria to help you fully understand their differences. Read more of this article to distinguish between Federal Universities Vs Private Universities in Sokoto State.

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

What are They

Firstly, it is important to define what these universities are in their simple terms and simple way laying a basic foundation on the arguments that are below.

What are Federal Universities

Federal educational institutions such as federal universities run and operate under the management of the federal government of Nigeria. They receive most of their funding from the Federal Government with students enjoying certain privileges such as reduced school fees.

What are Private Universities

Private educational institutions such as a university do not conform to the management of the state nor do they conform to the management of the Federal Government of Nigeria. However, they are not excluded from the rule of the government in locations where they can be found.

Difference Between Federal & Private Universities

The major difference between a private university and a federal university is their mode of management and ownership. The former is managed under the leadership and wisdom of individuals or non-governmental organizations while the latter is under the administration of the Federal Government.

NUC Ranking

The most used method by people in rating universities with the highest grades is using the ranking of the NUC body. This ranking is done yearly and each year schools are recognized based on their most outstanding criteria which decides where to sit in the ranking list. This year 2023, the ranking list is out and here are the rankings for each university in Sokoto state.

NUC Ranking of the Federal Universities in Sokoto State

Sokoto State unlike every other state in Nigeria is not one swimming with different universities or varieties of universities. In this article, the federal university will be discussed because the interest of this article lies in the federal and private;

  • Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK): NUC ranking number of 20

NUC Ranking of the Private Universities in Sokoto Stateย 

The NUC ranking of private universities has ranked the private universities in Sokoto State such;

  • Northwest University Sokoto State (NWUS)- 110
  • Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State- 105

Which has the Highest NUC Ranking

Usumanu DANFODIYO has the highest NUC ranking. However, the NUC ranking used above is one of accreditation of federal as well as private universities.

Admission

The fundamental criteria for admission to all universities in Nigeria via the normal entry level is jamb. Jamb is an official admission exam that every incoming aspirant must write and pass to qualify for the next phase of admission.

Each school has the specific target results they expect from each of their aspirants. This target result is otherwise known as the jamb cut-off mark. Below is the cut-off mark of the university in Sokoto state.

Jamb Cut-off Mark of the Federal Universities in Sokoto State

  • Usumanu DANFODIYO University (UDOSOK): 160

Jamb Cut-off Mark of the Private Universities in Sokoto State

  • Northwest University Sokoto State (NWUS)- Nil
  • Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State- Nil

The management of these institutions did not release a cut-off mark. This might be because the universities are still new. Aspiring candidates can check the portals to see the admission requirements.

Which has the Highest Cut-off Mark

UDOSOK still has the highest jamb cut-off mark since the other universities has no clearly stated cut-off mark.

Diversity

Evaluation of the diversity of the universities in Sokoto state involves assessment of different tribes mixed together in a university. As you know, it is impossible for a university to be mono-ethnic.

There must be a combination of dozens of tribes. However, it is important to note that the university is dominated by some set of tribes. That is to say, the university has more population of a particular group of tribes than others in the university.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the Federal Universities in Sokoto State

Usumanu Danfodiyo University is majorly dominated by the Hausa tribe, Kamuku tribe, and tribes from the other northern neighbouring states.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the Private Universities in Sokoto State

  • Northwest University Sokoto State (NWUS)- Hausa
  • Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State- Hausa

Which has More Ethnic Group Mixture

The federal university in Sokoto state has more mixture of ethnic groups than the private universities. This is mainly due to the population differences.

School Feesย 

Aspiring candidates should always look out for the school fees of any institution that they are applying to.

The School Fees of the Federal Universities in Sokoto State

  • Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK):

New students: โ‚ฆ90,000 to โ‚ฆ120,000

Returning students: โ‚ฆ50,000 to โ‚ฆ60,000

The School Fees of the Private Universities in Sokoto State

  • Northwest University Sokoto State (NWUS)- 100,000-200,000
  • Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State;
  • 100 level-2,700,000
  • 200 level-2,500,000
  • 300 level-2,000,000
  • 400 level-1,700,000

Which is More Expensive

The most expensive is Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State. The next on the list is Northwest University, Sokoto State.

Conclusion

Overall, you should keep in mind that the whole concept of the private university is that it is managed under the government of non-government personnel or a single entrepreneur and they can receive funds from the government alongside other organizations.

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