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

September 29, 2023

This article is going to be based on the Federal vs Private University in Kano. The aim is to find out which of them is better by comparing the two.

At the end of this work, you should be able to find out all you need to know about Federal vs Private Universities and which is better. Kano State has two Federal Universities and six Private Universities.

What are They? The Definition of Federal vs Private University in Kano State

Firstly, we are going to be looking at the meaning of the Federal vs Private University in comparison to each other.

What are Federal Universities in Kano State?

Federal universities are educational institutions that are funded and operated by the federal government of a country. These universities typically receive funding from the government and often have a focus on research and education across various disciplines. They may offer a wide range of programs and courses to students. We hav two federal Universities in Kano; Bayero University and Nigerian Police Academy.

What are Private Universities in Kano State?

Private universities, on the other hand, are institutions of higher education that are funded by non-governmental sources, such as tuition fees, donations, grants, and endowments. They are not reliant on government funding and often have more flexibility in terms of curriculum, programs, and facilities.

Private universities can vary widely in size, focus, and offerings based on their funding and mission. The private universities in Kano are Skyline University, Kano, Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State, Capital City University, Kano State, Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano and Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

Differences Between Federal And Private Universities

The main differences between federal and private universities are in terms of funding, ownership, governance, and sometimes their overall characteristics:

Funding: Federal universities are funded by the government of the country in which they are located. Private universities, on the other hand, rely on non-governmental sources such as tuition fees, donations, endowments, and grants.

Ownership: Federal universities are owned and operated by the government, while private universities are owned by private organizations, individuals, or non-profit entities.

Tuition Fees: Federal universities often have lower tuition fees compared to private universities, as they receive government funding that helps subsidize the cost of education for students. Private universities generally have higher tuition fees to cover their operational costs.

Autonomy: Private universities tend to have more autonomy in decision-making regarding curriculum, programs, faculty appointments, and administrative policies. Federal universities might have certain regulations and guidelines imposed by the government.

NUC Ranking of Federal vs Private University in Kano

Secondly, we will be looking at the NUC rankings of both the Private and Federal Universities in Kano and comparing them.

NUC Ranking of the Federal University in Kano State

ranked 17th in Nigeria, 3746th in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 45 research topics.

NUC Ranking of the Private University in Kano State

Skyline University Nigeria has ranked, No. 1 amongst private Universities in North-West, No 8. Private University in Nigeria, and No. 16 overall University in Nigeria by the

Which has a Better NUC Ranking?

As a result of the information obtained above, the Private Universities in Kano State have no NUC ranking except Skyline University which has a higher NUC Ranking than the Bayero University in the State. The other Federal University does not have as well.

Admission; Federal vs Private University in Kano State

Thirdly, we will be talking about the admission requirements of the Federal vs private University in Kano. And then we will compare them.

Jamb Cut-Off Mark of the Federal University in Kano State

Bayero University, Kano general Post-UTME minimum cut-off mark for the 2023/2024 academic session is 180 and above depending on the program.

Nigeria Police Academy Wudil Kano has outlined its cut-off mark for the 10th Regular Course at 180.

Jamb Cut-Off Mark of the Private University in Kano State

All prospective candidates or aspirants who wish to be admitted into Skyline University (SUN) must have a score of 180 or above in the recent JAMB examination.

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State jamb cut off mark is 160.

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State jamb cut-off mark is 160.

Capital City University, Kano State jamb cut-off mark is 140.

Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano jamb cut-off mark is 160.

Baba Ahmed University, Kano State jamb cut-off mark is 160.

Which has a Higher Jamb Cut-Off Mark?

As a result of the information above, the Jamb cut-off mark for the federal universities in Kano is higher than the private Universities except for Skyline University which has the same as that of the Federal Universities.

Diversity;

Fourthly, we will be looking at the Cultural diversity of the Federal vs Private University in Kano State. We will then go ahead to compare the two.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the Federal University in Kano State?

The Federal Universities in Kano State are attended by students all over the nation. And they come from almost all the cultures of the nation. Obviously, it will be hard to pinpoint any particular tribe.

What Tribe Majorly Attends the Private University in Kano State?

On the other hand, the private Universities in Kano state are attended mostly by the indigenes of the state. That is the Hausas. One of the reasons that could be responsible is the fact that the Private Universities in Kano State lack the needed visibility.

Which has More Ethnic Group Mixture?

From the result of the information gathered above, the Federal Universities in Kano State have more ethnic group mixture than the Private Universities.

School Fees of the Federal vs Private University in Kano State

Finally, we will be looking at the school fees of the federal vs private University in Kano State. We will then compare the results.

The School Fees of the Federal University in Kano State

The Bayero University, Kano’s new schedule of fees for the 2023/2024 academic session ranges from N97,000 (Ninety-Seven Thousand Naira to N170,000 (One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira) only.

The Nigerian Police Academy Wudil School is free, it is being covered by the government.

The School Fees of the Private University in Kano State

The Skyline University, Kano school fees range from N2,500,000 to N2,700,000. Depending on the course of study and department.

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State school fees range from N300,000- N500,000.

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State school fees are ₦ 1,072,000 but vary a bit across departments and levels.

Capital City University, Kano State school fees range from N500,000 to N1,000,000 depending on the course of study.

Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano school fees depend on the course and department, but the minimum school fees should be within the range of ₦500,000 – ₦600,000.

Baba Ahmed University, Kano State school fees schedule for all courses for the session is N2,000,000 ( Two Million Naira) Only.

Which is More Expensive?

Looking at the result above, the Private Universities in Kano State are more expensive than the Federal Universities in the state.

Conclusion

In summary, the result shows that the admission requirement for the Federal University in Kano State is not the same as the Private Universities except Skyline. The Federal Universities are cheaper and they are more culturally diversified.

They also require a higher Jamb score for admission except for Skyline University which is the same as the Federal Universities. Majority of the private Universities have no NUC ranking except for Skyline University which has a higher NUC ranking than the Federal University.

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