How much does public vs private college cost?
The cost of public vs private colleges is actually not much different. The cost of tuition at a State University (PTN) per semester to the entrance fee is almost the same as a Private University (PTS), the only difference is the accreditation of the college. Because the tuition fees for PTN and PTS are not much different. So, if you want to go to college, PTS is ready to accept you. The difference in tuition fees for PTN and PTS Knowing the comparison of tuition fees for PTN and PTS is useful for you to consider where to go to college. In fact, studying at PTN or PTS is the same. Here are the differences:
- Sources of Higher Education Funding
The sources of funding for PTN and PTS are of course different. PTN is funded by the government, so it gets a fairly large education funding subsidy. This subsidy provided by the government can help reduce the tuition fees that must be paid by students, so that students who are less fortunate in the economy can still get a higher and decent education. Meanwhile, PTS, the main source of funding comes from tuition fees paid by students. PTS does tend to have higher tuition fees, but it still depends on what level of accreditation the PTS has.
- Education Fees and UKT
Tuition fees at PTN are generally lower. This is because the government subsidizes these costs, so that students can choose tuition fees at PTN and PTS according to their economic capabilities. On the other hand, PTN only applies fees for Single Tuition Fees (UKT) and operational costs that are not that large. The determination of a PTN’s economy is according to its group. The division of these groups aims so that students do not bear a large burden in financing their studies. Therefore, the amount of UKT and BOP at PTN and PTS differs according to their respective policies.
- Distribution of Initial Money
The tuition fees for each semester vary according to the policies of each campus. State and private universities can charge a deposit if there is development or construction of new buildings, while state universities charge a deposit for students who enter through the independent pathway. However, the deposit fee is paid in the first semester and depends on the policies of each university. Meanwhile, the deposit fee for private universities is only paid once by all students at the beginning of their entry into the PTS. The amount paid for this deposit fee varies, ranging from millions to hundreds of thousands, depending on the Study Program (Prodi) chosen by the student. The higher the accreditation of the study program, the higher the deposit fee you need to pay. By knowing the difference in state and private tuition fees, it will be easier for you to decide where to study. Job opportunities at state and private universities will not be much different even though there are differences in terms of costs, such as Telkom University, which is the No. 1 private university in Indonesia, has more than 78,000 alumni who are spread throughout the world. Can’t get a state university? Don’t worry, there’s still Telkom University!
Author : Siti Zakiyah | Editor : Husna Rahmi Also Read : Studium Generale “The Future of Cybersecurity: Artificial Intelligence in Threat Detection”