1, the culture direction is different. The highest institution of the military academy is the National Defense University, which focuses on training senior army generals. The senior commander who goes out from here will be the leader and supreme commander of the future war. In the education of non-commissioned officers' colleges, elite soldiers with junior high school education or above are recruited, and systematic vocational training is carried out to complete the corresponding professional skills training respectively. Engaged in the operation, maintenance and medical treatment of various technical equipment after graduation.

2. The charging standards are different.

Military school is free, and the state will pay for it! Military schools recruit students in proportion from troops and localities every year. Local enrollment, joining the army, and enjoying military treatment. The study and living expenses during the school period are all paid by the state. Representative institutions include National University of Defense Technology and PLA Information Engineering University. After successful graduation, the school will assign jobs according to the needs of majors and major military regions, involving the three armed forces. However, some non-commissioned officer schools are free of charge, and there are also fees, and the specific fees are different.

3. Different treatment

Military cadets refer to students who are admitted to or entered into military academies according to the needs of military construction and are uniformly distributed by the military after graduation. Belonging to active servicemen, the photo of the certificate issued is wearing a military uniform, a bow tie and epaulettes. With this certificate, you can enjoy the treatment of active servicemen. The certificate issued by the NCO school does not wear military uniform, bow tie or epaulettes. This kind of certificate is equivalent to a student ID card and does not enjoy the treatment of active servicemen.