Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and Jilin University (JLU) are both well-known institutions of higher learning in China, with high popularity and reputation. It is difficult to simply answer which is better, but we can compare it from different angles.

In terms of comprehensive strength, Harbin Institute of Technology and Jilin University are both national key universities. The former is one of the key universities under "2 1 1 project" and "985 project", and it is also directly supported by the state "1/plan", while the latter is "985 project". The two universities are excellent in discipline setting, teaching staff and scientific research achievements, so it can be considered that the two universities are at a similar level in comprehensive strength.

In terms of disciplines, Harbin Institute of Technology and Jilin University are both well-known universities in China. Both universities have a relatively complete discipline system and strong discipline strength, covering multiple disciplines. It is worth mentioning that the engineering specialty of Harbin Institute of Technology is in a leading position in China, especially in the fields of machinery, aviation, aerospace and energy. Jilin University also has outstanding performance in the fields of medicine and pharmacy.

In terms of faculty, both universities have strong faculty. Both Harbin Institute of Technology and Jilin University have rich teaching and research experience, and have a large number of high-level professors and doctoral supervisors, which provide students with a good teaching environment and guidance.

In terms of employment prospects, considering the cost, Harbin Institute of Technology can be regarded as the northeast region, and Jilin University as the representative of Jilin City, the central city in the northeast region. Due to the differences between the two places and the differences in the number and positions of graduates, it is impossible to make a completely fair comparison here. However, in the northeast, the employment situation of graduates of Harbin Institute of Technology is still relatively excellent, especially some engineering graduates have high employment competitiveness. Jilin University, as a key university in the province, has an advantage in the employment market for graduates.