Before and after the name change of Southwest University of Science and Technology, there are great differences in popularity, discipline strength and teaching staff. After the name change, Southwest University of Science and Technology has further enhanced its influence and reputation, becoming one of the more famous universities in Sichuan Province, which is also the favorite goal of many candidates and parents.

Southwest University of Science and Technology was renamed chongqing jianzhu university. This university, located in Mianyang, was formed by the merger of Southwest Institute of Technology and Mianyang Institute of Economics and Technology in 2000. After its establishment, the name of this university was changed to Southwest University of Science and Technology, and it became an ordinary undergraduate university.