Nanjing University, located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is a world-class university directly under the Ministry of Education. Nanjing University has a long history, which originated from Sanjiang Normal School, and was renamed Nanjing University after liberation through historical periods such as National Central University and National Nanjing University. Although many departments were adjusted by Nanjing University in the 1952 national adjustment of colleges and universities, Nanjing University still ranks among the top universities in China, and it is one of the top five universities in East China. Members of C9 Alliance, especially science subjects, have unique advantages in the world. QS world university ranking 124.

Suzhou University, located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is a world-class discipline construction university. It is a provincial university and a key comprehensive university in Jiangsu Province. Suzhou University has a long history, which originated from Soochow University founded by 1900 and passed through Jiangsu Normal University and Suzhou University. Subsequently, Suzhou Sericulture College, Suzhou Silk Institute of Technology and Suzhou Medical College merged into Suzhou University, forming a new Suzhou University. Suzhou University has developed rapidly in recent years because it is located in a strong economic city in the east. Multi-disciplinary ranks among the top universities in China. Suzhou University ranks 60 1-650 in QS world.

Compared with the two universities, Nanjing University is stronger.