Shanghai Jiaotong University is better.
Shanghai Jiaotong University is the third top university in China after Peking University and Tsinghua University. Shanghai Jiaotong University, as the main vein of the old Jiaotong University, is much better than Xi Jiaotong University in science, engineering, management, medicine and law, not only a higher level.
Xi Jiaotong University ranks around 14 in the whole country, and its engineering is better, which belongs to the same strength grade as that of Harbin Institute of Technology Huakechuan University.
In the ranking of global universities abroad, Shanghai Jiaotong University ranks 102, second only to Tsinghua University, which ranks 78th in China. Xi Jiaotong University ranked 453rd, ranking 16 in China.
Extended introduction
Shanghai Jiaotong University and Xi Jiaotong University are both top universities in China, and they are also members of C9 Alliance, "985 Project" and "2 1 1 Project". The two universities have similar development paths and the same roots, which can be regarded as brother schools. However, due to the differences in geographical location and development environment, there are some differences between the two schools in some aspects.
Shanghai Jiaotong University, located in the international metropolis of Shanghai, is richer in resources and opportunities. Its powerful comprehensive strength and world influence make it often among the best in the rankings of domestic universities.
On the other hand, Xi Jiaotong University is famous for its "westward spirit" and "hard struggle spirit". Although there is a gap in comprehensive strength between Xi Jiaotong University and Shanghai Jiaotong University, Xi Jiaotong University has unique advantages and profound academic accumulation in some specific fields, such as machinery manufacturing. In addition, the teachers and students of Xi Jiaotong University have won wide acclaim from the society for their spirit of hard work and self-reliance.