FUTA is a specialized federal technology university in Akure, Ondo State, focused on science, engineering, and technology programmes — a narrower academic scope than DELSU's comprehensive faculty mix. FUTA notably reports tuition itself as free, though total first-year charges (labs, development levy, and other one-off fees) still add up to roughly ₦258,000, well above DELSU's reported base tuition. FUTA's UTME cut-off (180) is also higher than DELSU's (150).
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DELSU vs FUTA: Fees, Cut-off Marks & Admission Requirements Compared
How Delta State University compares with the Federal University of Technology, Akure on acceptance fees, tuition, UTME cut-off marks, and admission requirements for 2025/2026.
DELSUFUTA
UTME Cut-off Mark (2025/2026)150 score180 score
Acceptance Fee30,000–40,000 NGN50,000 NGN
Total First-Year Fees (approximate)64,500+ NGN258,000 NGN
OwnershipState Federal
Academic FocusComprehensive (multi-faculty) Science & Technology specialist
Which One Is Right For You?
FUTA is the stronger choice for students committed to a specialized STEM/technology programme and able to meet its higher UTME bar. DELSU offers broader faculty choice, a lower cut-off, and — despite FUTA's "free tuition" framing — a lower total first-year cost based on available figures.