It's comparable to what local universities charge, and they have no problem attracting students - the quality of education might not be great but you need a deg

It's comparable to what local universities charge, and they have no problem attracting students - the quality of education might not be great but you need a degree for most government jobs, and other employers place a lot of weight on that piece of paper that says you're educated. The government also provides a lot of scholarships and loans.