# Ellucian CRM Recruit vs TargetX Comparison | | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 2.5 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 38 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (52.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 5.8 (18 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 6.0 (18 reviews) | 7.1 (29 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 5.6 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 6.7 (19 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 5.6 (16 reviews) | 7.4 (29 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 7.9 (20 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 2.5 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (26 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ellucian CRM Recruit #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### TargetX #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Admissions and Enrollment Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian CRM Recruit** | N/A | N/A | | **TargetX** | 8.8/10 | 7 | #### Functionality | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Email marketing ** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **SMS Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Financial Management ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Application ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Forms Automation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead Nurturing ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Management | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Analytical Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Funnel Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Student Information Systems (SIS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian CRM Recruit** | N/A | N/A | | **TargetX** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS) | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Higher Education Student Information Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian CRM Recruit** | N/A | N/A | | **TargetX** | N/A | N/A | #### Enrollment & Academic Management | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Online Admissions & Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Registration & Timetable Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Academic Records & Transcript Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Degree Audit & Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial & Billing Operations | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Tuition Billing & Student Account Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrated Budget & Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Refund & Payment Plan Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Aid & Scholarship Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Student Engagement & Support Tools | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Communication & Alerts System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Student Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alumni Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Academic Advising & Success Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Artificial Intelligence & Analytics | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Natural Language Query & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Chat & Support Bots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI‑Assisted Academic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Academic Advising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian CRM Recruit** | N/A | N/A | | **TargetX** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Creating plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Progress monitoring | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Degree progress** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identifying at-risk students** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recording notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Outreach | Feature | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Appointment scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Self-Service tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Admissions and Enrollment Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/admissions-and-enrollment-management) **Unique to TargetX (2):** [Academic Advising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/academic-advising), [Higher Education Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ellucian CRM Recruit | TargetX | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 4.8% | 21.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 42.9% | 57.9% | | **Enterprise** | 52.4% | 21.1% | ### By Industry #### Ellucian CRM Recruit - **Higher Education:** 66.7% - **Education Management:** 14.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **International Affairs:** 4.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.8% #### TargetX - **Higher Education:** 84.2% - **Education Management:** 10.5% - **Research:** 2.6% - **Mental Health Care:** 2.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ellucian CRM Recruit - [Slate by Technolutions](https://www.g2.com/products/slate-by-technolutions/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Wisenet](https://www.g2.com/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Agentforce Education (formerly Salesforce Education Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-education-formerly-salesforce-education-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews) - [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (147 reviews) - [Illumine](https://www.g2.com/products/illumine-labs-pvt-ltd-illumine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Finalsite Enrollment](https://www.g2.com/products/finalsite-enrollment/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Regpack](https://www.g2.com/products/regpack/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (75 reviews) - [Sawyer](https://www.g2.com/products/sawyer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Blackbaud Enrollment Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-enrollment-management-system/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (57 reviews) ### Alternatives to TargetX - [Slate by Technolutions](https://www.g2.com/products/slate-by-technolutions/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Agentforce Education (formerly Salesforce Education Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-education-formerly-salesforce-education-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Wisenet](https://www.g2.com/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Ellucian Student](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (263 reviews) - [Submittable](https://www.g2.com/products/submittable/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews) - [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (147 reviews) - [Finalsite Enrollment](https://www.g2.com/products/finalsite-enrollment/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Illumine](https://www.g2.com/products/illumine-labs-pvt-ltd-illumine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Ellucian Degree Audit & Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-degree-audit-planning/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Regpack](https://www.g2.com/products/regpack/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (75 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ellucian CRM Recruit No discussions available for this product. ### TargetX - Title: [Is TargetX Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-targetx-salesforce) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "TargetX is software and packages that runs on top of Salesforce. You will need to pay the annual cost of both. It comes with some benefits and also some..." - Title: [How do I change a contact owner associated with a program in TargetX and how do I change an application term in the system (i.e. accepting applications for spring 2021)](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29445-how-do-i-change-a-contact-owner-associated-with-a-program-in-targetx-and-how-do-i-change-an-application-term-in-the-system-i-e-accepting-applications-for-spring-2021) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "USE Group Assignments to assign owners to a contact record with your applied logics Create a Period deadline and add it to the Application forms which will..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ellucian-crm-recruit-vs-targetx)