SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

Hi, Let me break it down for you:
Ranking: SRM ranks 11 on the list of the best private sector colleges in india while Manipal is off the charts. Infrastructure & facilities: Srm boasts a 250 acre campus in Chennai which is the biggest of its kind with a 100 mbps network connection spread through out the campus. Aeronautical hanger: Srm hold an aeronautical hanger which consists of :
A computational fluid dynamics laboratory with standard software has been established
A subsonic research wind tunnel with hot wire anemometer, pressure scanner and precision manometers is available
A full-fledged aerospace structural mechanics laboratory is under development
The associated laboratories such as CAD Lab, Dynamics Lab, Metrology Lab, and Metallurgy Lab in the sister departments of the school are made available to students
Supersonic Windtunnel (Mach 2.5 to 3.5)
Blower Tunnel
Jet Tunnel
Water flow channel for flow visualization
Air bus simulator
Fees : At srm you have to pay a lot less than what you have to pay at manipal, even though SRM being tge better of the two. SRM has collaborations with over 70 and over international institutions and rich programs like semester abroad programme, dual degree programme and twinning programs to get the most of the 4 year course time. Hope you make the right choice cheers.

Any day, any time, SRM University is a lot better than Manipal University, and here are the reasons claiming the same. College reputation:
SRM holds a rank of 11 on the list of the best private sector colleges in India while Manipal is off the charts. Infrastructure:
SRM holds a 250 acre campus (the main campus), that excluding the 5 other branches SRM has, while Manipal University is far behind SRM University on this subject
Academics:
You'll have a much more relaxed life at SRM, giving you time to learn what you wish to, other than college curriculum. At Manipal, you'll have to practice daily assignments and quiz, which will leave you with no time at all to learn something new. Placements:
A lot more of core companies visit SRM in comparison to Manipal University, resulting into a lot better placements at SRM. SRM also holds a Guinness world record for maximum number of students placed in one day. You'll have to pay more to study at Manipal in comparison to SRM.