The costs are one of the highest I have seen yet, since I am experienced in researching on "Access to HE courses" and their fees. Nevertheless, there is maybe a sort of selection to avoid that students are getting loath, and if one completed successfully, the one will usually never go back.
(Are not there also study loans which will be written off if one is doing a university degree? As I am from Germany, I am not an expert in this local type of loan.)
Best regards
Jay