1. Number of applicants: According to the China Examination Network, as of June 3, 2023, the number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination of Shanghai Normal University was 19366, while the number of applicants for the postgraduate entrance examination of Yangzhou University was 9856. Shanghai Normal University has a large number of applicants and great competition, and Yangzhou University is easy to take the exam.

2. Admission scores: According to the query of China Examination Network, as of June 3, 2023, the scores for the postgraduate entrance examination of Shanghai Normal University and Yangzhou University were 520 and 490 respectively. Shanghai Normal University has a high admission score, so Yangzhou University is easy to take the exam.