1. Nature: Three Gorges University is a public university, while Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology is a private university, which is an independent institution jointly established by Three Gorges University and Yichang Education Industry Development Corporation.
2. School-running system: The school-running system of Three Gorges University is relatively perfect, and the Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology, as an "independent college" of Three Gorges University, has independent legal personality.
3. Geographical location: Both Three Gorges University and Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology are located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, but they are geographically adjacent.
4. Comprehensive strength: The strength of Three Gorges University is stronger than that of Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology. Three Gorges University is a comprehensive university based on Gezhouba Hydropower Engineering College established by 1978 and merged with Three Gorges University. However, the comprehensive strength of the Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology is relatively weak and the quality of running a school is not high.
5. Tuition: The annual tuition fee for undergraduate majors in Three Gorges Institute of Science and Technology ranges from 1.3 million yuan to 2 1.00 yuan, and the annual tuition fee for specialist majors is 9,000 yuan. There is no public information about the tuition fees of Three Gorges University.