1, in terms of comprehensive strength, Lanzhou University of Technology is much stronger than Shenyang University. Lanzhou Institute of Technology ranks between 150-200 (comprehensive ranking, if it is a purely engineering ranking, it is still quite high), and Shenyang University went to 400, and the strength gap between the two is still very large. Lanzhou University of Technology has more than 30 doctoral programs, including postdoctoral mobile stations and master programs 100. In Shenyang University, there are only 40 master's programs and only one doctoral program, so the comprehensive strength in Lanzhou University of Technology is still good.

2. I don't know what major you want to apply for. The main advantages of Lanzhou Institute of Technology are engineering, materials, electromechanical and other majors are quite good, but some liberal arts majors are very general. If you are an engineering major, I suggest you apply for the School of Materials and Power of Lanzhou University of Technology. Details can be found on its website.