IKEJA, Nigeria — LASU vs UNIOSUN 2026 school fees, cut-off, which is better now drives admission choices.
By 16 June 2026 at 0730 AM, Osun State University and Lagos State University dropped their 2026/2027 fees and although both have been serving UTME candidates from Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos and Osun (Western Nigerian States), their cut-offs, campus and price are very different.
The comparison of the factual data will enable parents, guardians and students to determine.
LASU vs UNIOSUN 2026: School Fees Breakdown [Updated]
LASU keeps tuition low for Lagos indigenes. UNIOSUN charges flat rates for all states. As a result, total cost shifts by course, hostel, and entrepreneurship levy.
| Item | LASU Stream 1 2026 | UNIOSUN Science 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ₦90,040 | ₦155,000 |
| Acceptance Fee | ₦30,000 | ₦40,000 |
| Medical + Others | ₦20,000 | ₦20,000 + ICT ₦10,000 |
| Laboratory/Bench | Varies by faculty | ₦20,000 |
| Entrepreneurial Training | Included in Stream 2 | ₦20,000 |
| Sub-Total | ₦140,040 | ₦248,500 |
| Hostel New Block | ₦350,000 | Optional off-campus ₦80,000–₦120,000 |
| Grand Total Freshers | ₦490,040 with hostel | ₦327,500 |
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Meanwhile, LASU Stream 2 with entrepreneurship training costs ₦180,040 tuition. UNIOSUN Nursing/Law/Public Health pays ₦245,500 tuition. Medicine at UNIOSUN reaches ₦752,500.
“LASU fees are affordable compared to private schools,” said Tunde Adekunle, a 300-level Engineering student at Ojo campus. “But hostel and living in Lagos raise the total.”
In contrast, UNIOSUN fees include more levies. A Business Admin fresher at Okuku campus pays ₦211,500 tuition plus charges. Furthermore, UNIOSUN added ₦79,000 other charges for acceptance, medical, and caution.
LASU vs UNIOSUN 2026: JAMB Cut-Off Marks [3 Key Differences]
Cut-off marks decide who gets Post-UTME forms. LASU set a higher baseline for 2026.
- General Cut-Off: LASU requires 195 for all courses. UNIOSUN pegs most courses at 160. Need 200 in Law, Medicine, Nursing, Common & Islamic Law for both schools.
- Course-Specific: LASU Medicine: 250+, Nursing 220+, Law: 200. UNIOSUN Medicine: 85.3 aggregate, Nursing: 77.5, Law: 79.4.
- Indigene Advantage: LASU (Lagos State University): Grants less fee payment to indegenes of the state and have slots reserved for indegenes. UNIOSUN (Osun State University): General merit and then indigene/catchment scores.
“We tell students in Osogbo and Ilesa that 160 gets you into UNIOSUN Education, but Law still needs 200,” said Mrs. Ronke Adeyemi, a tutorial centre manager in Osogbo LGA.
Which Is Better in Western Nigeria: LASU or UNIOSUN?
It depends on your price range, course, and where it is situated. Here are some facts for you to help you choose. Choose LASU if: you desire better access to jobs in Lagos, you’re trying to cut costs on tuition, but you’re not intimidated by high cost of living. 25-29,999 student population. It’s known for Law, Medicine and Engineering. Okada cost from Ojo to mile 2: N400. However, hostel blocks are limited.
Choose UNIOSUN if: You prefer multi-campus calm across Osogbo, Okuku, Ikire, Ifetedo, Ejigbo, and Ipetu-Ijesa. The school has no ASUU strikes and an entrepreneurship focus. Medicine and Nursing are costly, but Education and Agriculture start at ₦186,500. In addition, Ekiti and Ondo students find travel easier to Osun than Lagos.
LASU vs UNIOSUN 2026: Hostel, Transport, and Living Costs
There are LASU hostels for #350k the new block and #150k the old female block. Many students have to live off-campus in Igando for #250k/year. Pos charges and food expenses in Lagos will also put a sum of #60k per month aside for these.
UNIOSUN has no mega hostels. The rents of students in Osogbo, Ejigbo and Ikire cost between 80, 000-150, 000 a year. Food prices are relatively cheap (garri and amala cost less) and 200 is enough to take the Okada to campus. Therefore the total cost of living in Osun is considerably cheaper than in Lagos even though tuition fees are higher.
Final Verdict on LASU vs UNIOSUN 2026 for Parents in Western Nigeria
LASU wins on tuition and Lagos links. UNIOSUN wins on lower cut-off, strike-free calendar, and distributed campuses. It’s requires 200+ UTME score for Medicine, Law, and Nursing. For Education, Agriculture, and Social Sciences, 160+ UTME is used for admission by UNIOSUN.
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