Federal University and State Universities in Bauchi State Nigeria; Which is Better

In this article, there are major differences and also minor differences between Universities in Bauchi state. Bauchi state is located in the north-eastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The major learning factor in this article is to help you distinguish between Federal Universities Vs State Universities in Bauchi State.

Bauchi Federal vs State University; Which is Better? Check!

What are They

In this paragraph, you will learn about federal Universities in general and also learn about state universities in general

What are Federal Universities

Just as the name implies, Federal Universities in Nigeria are Universities or tertiary institutions for education that are under the management of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

That is to say, these Universities are being managed by the Federal Government. In addition to the general definition, federal Universities have large student bodies in terms of population and diversity in population.

What are State Universities

While a federal University is under the management of the Federal Government, a state university is under the management of the State Government. In other words, you can define a state university or a state university system as a university that receives support and management from an individual state, that is the state in which it is established.

Difference Between Federal and State Universities

The major difference lies in the management control. For instance, the state university is under state management, while, the federal university is under Federal Government management.

In addition, in terms of finances like school fees and every other finances, the federal university is much more affordable than the state university. And finally, in terms of population, a federal university in Nigeria will have more population than a state university.

NUC Ranking

The NUC body in Nigeria is one of the biggest educational bodies for tertiary institutions like the university system. In full, it is the Nigeria Universities Commission. NUC is a parastatal under the FME which is the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria.

The NUC body is responsible for so many actions in Nigerian universities, both state and federal. These actions include registration of universities, accreditation of universities, and ranking. The NUC ranking system ranks universities in Nigeria based on some striking educational criteria that make certain universities stand out above all others.

NUC Ranking of the Federal Universities in Bauchi State

Bauchi state is one of those states in Nigeria with few universities. There is just one federal university in Bauchi state and this state is Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi state. Its NUC ranking is 54 out of the 150 universities in Nigeria.

NUC Ranking of the State Universities in Bauchi State

Bauchi State is not just short of federal universities, it is also short of state universities. There is just one state university in Bauchi state and it is Bauchi State University in Gadau, Bauchi state in Nigeria. Its NUC ranking is 103 out of 150 universities in Nigeria.

Which has a Better NUC Ranking

As a result of the aforementioned rankings of the NUC, it is clear enough to understand that the federal university of Bauchi State is higher in terms of NUC ranking than the state university of Bauchi State.

This NUC ranking also shows excellence in universities, efficiency, and some other outstanding criteria. In other words, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is far better than Bauchi State University as far as NUC ranking is concerned.

Admission

In terms of admission both the federal university and the state university as well admits students into their educational institution on the basis of different criteria. One of these criteria is their jamb cut-off mark.

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

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is also known as ABTB. The Jamb cut-off mark for 2023/2024 is out for all those who have an interest in furthering their tertiary education in ABTB. Jamb students who score 180 and above are eligible to continue with their admission process as the cut-off mark is 180.

However, students who fail to meet the requirements of this cut-off mark are not eligible for admission.

Jamb Cut-off Mark of the State Universities in Bauchi State

BASUG is short for Bauchi State University in Bauchi State. BASUG requires that any student applying for admission into their educational institution meet their jamb cut-off mark which is 140. This cut-off mark is for the 2023/2024 academic session.

Which has the Highest Cut-off Mark

The federal university Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has a higher cut-off mark than the state university Bauchi State University in Bauchi state. ABTB beats BASUG with about 40 marks.

Diversity

In this paragraph, diversity means different tribes attending a particular university. There are over 250 ethnic groups currently in Nigeria and these ethnic groups all have a particular educational institution where they mostly dominate.

For instance, Bauchi state is predominantly occupied by these tribes; the Fulani tribes majorly dominate the state however the state has a total of 55 tribal groups. Other tribes are Kanuri, Butawa, Warjawa, Zulawa, Sayawa, Gerawa, Turawa, and Bolewa.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the Federal Universities in Bauchi State

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University offers admission to all indigenes of the state. That is to say that people from different ethnic groups in Bauchi state are eligible for admission to the university. In addition to the tribes in the state, tribes from another state that show a relationship with the state also are eligible to get admission from the institution.

Moreover, since the university is cheaper and has a higher ranking it is more susceptible to being populated with different diversity.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the State Universities in Bauchi State

Major tribes dominating the state university, Bauchi State University are the major tribes of the state.

Which has More Ethnic Group Mixture

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has more ethnic group mixture than Bauchi State University and this is a result of the affordability of the university and the ranking of the university which gives it a better advantage over the Bauchi State University.

School Fees 

This section deals with the school fees of the federal as well as state universities in Bauchi State. This will enable aspiants to know the school fees amount of these schools.

The School Fees of the Federal Universities in Bauchi State

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa has released its school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session. The school fee is a sum total of all the charges of the school. These charges are for registration, examination, game, laboratory, library, technology, medical, result collection, municipal, entry qualification, caution deposit, orientation fee, and ID card.

For new students: The sum total of 44,250 must be paid

Returning students: The sum total of 39,500 must be paid

It is important to note that the difference in price is a result of some of the above charges mentioned will not be paid by old/returning students.

The School Fees of the State Universities in Bauchi State

Bauchi State University has released its calendar for school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session. This calendar includes these charges; registration, library, laboratory (just for science students), medical, examination fee, sport, utilities, orientation, caution deposit, identification card, entry qualification verification, and student handbook.

For new science students: 24,000 Naira for indigenes and 48,000 Naira for non-indigenes

Returning science students: 22,000 Naira for indigenes and 44,000 Naira for non-indigenes

For new art students: 21,000 Naira for indigenes and 42,000 Naira for non-indigenes.

Old art students: 16,000 Naira for indigenes and 32,000 Naira for non-indigenes.

Which is More Expensive

The state university Bauchi State University is more expensive than the federal university Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this article has been able to identify major differences between federal and state universities in general and also establish differences between federal and state universities in Bauchi state. With this basic and fundamental knowledge, you can now deduce the best university based on the different criteria suitable for your tertiary studies.

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