According to the comprehensive ranking of China University in 2023 by the Alumni Association, Xi 'an Jiaotong University ranked 12, National University of Defense Technology ranked 14, and Xi 'an Jiaotong University ranked higher.
According to the ranking of American News World University in 2023, Xi Jiaotong University ranked 2 19, National University of Defense Technology ranked 1082, and Xi Jiaotong University ranked higher.