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

 * Dormitory
 * Greek houses
 * Student union
 * University sub-neighbourhood
 * Streaking
 * Juice Keg
 * Barrista/espresso

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

 * Cheaper exercise machines
 * Zombies (in Supernatural)
 * Cowplant (special item from The Sims 3 Store)
 * Secret society
 * Careers: Paranormal, Natural Science, Showbiz, Art
 * Bass and drums (featured in The Sims 3: Late Night)

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

 * Murphy bed (included in Apartment Life)
 * Backpacks (attached with clothing in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage)
 * Model skeleton
 * The ability to edit dorms in Build and Buy Mode (requires a cheat in The Sims 2: University)
 * Juice parties
 * Social groups (featured in The Sims 2: Apartment Life)
 * Bowling (featured in The Sims 2: Nightlife)
 * Hobby shop
 * Graffiti
 * Frisbee
 * Juice pong
 * Smartphone (Cellphone in The Sims 2: University)

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

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