The future of West Lake University is particularly beautiful, the difference between South University of Science and Technology and West Lake University.

First, as far as the school-running system is concerned, West Lake University is a private university, and the presidents of private universities will have more autonomy in enrolling students, introducing teachers and controlling funds. In South University of Science and Technology, a state-owned university founded by a provincial director, the president's autonomy will be subject to many constraints.

Second, from the school-running concept, West Lake University is a school-running orientation of "high starting point, small but refined, research-oriented". The starting point of enrollment is doctoral students, and the scale of running a school is small and the funds are concentrated enough, so it is easy to break through the difficulties of running a school.

The South University of Science and Technology is a model of "constantly exploring the modern enrollment system with China characteristics and exploring the cultivation of innovative talents". The purpose of enrolling undergraduates is to explore the experience of independent enrollment and the reform of enrollment system in China.

Third, from the perspective of running a school independently, West Lake University has more flexibility in recruiting teachers, as long as the president thinks it is a talent and the board of directors agrees to discuss it. In South University of Science and Technology, the introduction of teachers will be subject to many constraints, such as the commitment of funds, which is difficult to achieve.

Fourth, from the source of funds, West Lake University should be more flexible in the use of funds, because all funds come from the support of enterprises. South University of Science and Technology, on the other hand, relies on government financial support, obviously relying on government support.