Comparison between The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life

The Sims 3: University Life and The Sims 2: University has the same theme, but there are many differences between these expansion packs.

Features in both

 * Majors
 * Scholarships
 * Dormitory
 * Greek houses
 * Student union
 * College sub-neighbourhood
 * Streaking
 * Juice keg
 * Barista NPC
 * Pool table

Features in The Sims 2: University and not in The Sims 3: University Life

 * Set of exercise machines.
 * Zombies (featured in Supernatural).
 * Cowplant (premium content from The Sims 3 Store).
 * Secret society.
 * Careers: Paranormal, Natural Science, Showbiz, Art.
 * Band objects (featured in Late Night).
 * MP3 player (featured in Showtime).
 * Influencing (featured in Late Night).
 * The ability to create custom universities.

Features in The Sims 3: University Life and not in The Sims 2: University

 * Murphy bed (featured in Apartment Life)
 * Backpacks
 * Model skeleton
 * The ability to edit dorms in Build and Buy Mode (requires  cheat in University)
 * Juice parties
 * Social groups (featured in Apartment Life)
 * Bowling (featured in Nightlife)
 * Hobby shop
 * Graffiti
 * Frisbee
 * Table tennis and juice pong
 * Smartphone (cellphone in University)
 * Roommates (featured in Apartment Life)

Features in The Sims 2: University in The Sims 3 base game

 * Treadmill
 * Young adult life stage
 * Guitar
 * Cell phone