| Variable | Frequency | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source of funds | |||
| Self-funded | 44 | 7.1 | |
| Parents/family | 545 | 87.5 | |
| Scholarship | 34 | 5.4 | |
| Ease of funding | |||
| Very easy | 123 | 19.7 | |
| Easy, but could be better | 319 | 51.2 | |
| Difficult | 146 | 23.4 | |
| Very difficult | 35 | 5.7 | |
| Accommodation type | |||
| On-campus residence | 356 | 57.1 | |
| Off-campus residence | 205 | 32.9 | |
| Family residence | 62 | 10.0 | |
| What influenced decision? | |||
| Parents’ choice | 56 | 9.0 | |
| Role model | 94 | 15.1 | |
| Financial stability | 77 | 12.3 | |
| Desire to help others | 396 | 63.6 | |