I've visited quite a lot of unis around the country and it is by far one of the cheapest. First year student halls are quite expensive but all bills and internet is included. In 2nd year, most people tend to spend £60-£75 on a house and no-one is every really more than a half hour walk away.
It's easy to find a job, the university themselves always have jobs for students available and there is the shopping centre, Meadowhall, which is 5 mins away on the train or 20 mins away on the tram.