1. Discipline strength and reputation: Southwest Jiaotong University has a high discipline strength and reputation in China. The school has excellent teaching staff, scientific research strength and academic resources in the field of materials science and engineering, which provides students with a good learning environment and development opportunities. Relatively speaking, the material specialty of Southwest University is relatively weak in discipline strength, scientific research resources and teachers, and cannot compete with Southwest Jiaotong University.
2. Teaching quality and innovation ability: Southwest Jiaotong University pays attention to teaching quality, actively carries out education and teaching reform, and provides high-quality teaching resources and practical opportunities. The school also encourages the cultivation of students' innovative ability and encourages them to participate in scientific research projects and laboratory practice activities. The teaching quality and innovation ability of materials specialty in Southwest University are relatively low, which can not provide the same level of teaching resources and practical opportunities as Southwest Jiaotong University.