Usage patterns
〈物〉と同等の〈物〉a thing on par with / equivalent to another thing
This qualification has value equivalent to a university degree.
〈人〉を〈人〉と同等に扱うto treat someone as equal to someone else
The company treats new employees as equal to veteran staff.
〈物〉と同等の権利rights equal to those of something/someone else
Women should have rights equal to men's.