# Ellucian Student vs FACTS SIS (Student Information System) Comparison | | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 263 | 120 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Ellucian Student Pros: - Centralized Information (1 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) Cons: - Technical Issues (2 reviews) - Access Limitations (1 reviews) ### FACTS SIS (Student Information System) Pros: - Customer Support (32 reviews) - Ease of Use (22 reviews) Cons: - Learning Difficulty (14 reviews) - Poor Usability (11 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.6 (228 reviews) | 8.5 (107 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 6.3 (231 reviews) | 7.8 (108 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (41 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.1 (40 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (162 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.1 (39 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.1 (226 reviews) | 8.4 (105 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ellucian Student #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### FACTS SIS (Student Information System) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Financial Aid Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Performance | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### K-12 Student Information Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | 8.1/10 | 58 | #### Platform Content | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (52 reviews) | | **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | 7.0 (49 reviews) | | **Gradebook** | Not enough data | 8.8 (54 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.4 (48 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 7.9 (50 reviews) | | **Messaging** | Not enough data | 7.1 (54 reviews) | #### Platform Data | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Visualization** | Not enough data | 7.6 (52 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (56 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | | **Registration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (53 reviews) | | **Atttendance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (54 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (17 reviews) | ### Education ERP Suites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | 9.9/10 | 6 | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Integrations | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Sharing** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Core Modules | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Finance and Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Human Resources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing and Fees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Student Information Systems (SIS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS) | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Education ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Education ERP | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Higher Education Student Information Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ellucian Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Enrollment & Academic Management | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 Student** | N/A | N/A | | **FACTS SIS (Student Information System)** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Creating plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Progress monitoring | Feature | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **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 **Unique to Ellucian Student (4):** [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites), [Higher Education Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems), [Academic Advising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/academic-advising), [Financial Aid Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-aid-software) **Unique to FACTS SIS (Student Information System) (1):** [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ellucian Student | FACTS SIS (Student Information System) | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 4.2% | 61.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 49.4% | 38.1% | | **Enterprise** | 46.3% | 0.9% | ### By Industry #### Ellucian Student - **Higher Education:** 72.5% - **Education Management:** 17.8% - **E-Learning:** 1.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.2% - **Financial Services:** 1.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.2% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 0.8% - **Computer Software:** 0.8% - **Accounting:** 0.4% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 0.4% - **Other:** 2.7% #### FACTS SIS (Student Information System) - **Education Management:** 58.4% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 29.2% - **Religious Institutions:** 4.4% - **Higher Education:** 3.5% - **Wholesale:** 0.9% - **Music:** 0.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9% - **E-Learning:** 0.9% - **Consumer Goods:** 0.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ellucian Student - [Workday Student](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Jenzabar One](https://www.g2.com/products/jenzabar-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Oracle Higher Education Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-higher-education-cloud/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Wisenet](https://www.g2.com/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (407 reviews) - [PeopleSoft Campus Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/peoplesoft-campus-solutions/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (91 reviews) - [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (742 reviews) - [SAP for Higher Education and Research](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-for-higher-education-and-research/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (12 reviews) - [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews) - [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (147 reviews) - [Skyward Student Information System](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (177 reviews) ### Alternatives to FACTS SIS (Student Information System) - [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews) - [Skyward Student Information System](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Alma SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (63 reviews) - [Sycamore](https://www.g2.com/products/sycamore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Veracross](https://www.g2.com/products/veracross/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (37 reviews) - [AdminPlus SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/adminplus-sis/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (102 reviews) - [QuickSchools](https://www.g2.com/products/quickschools/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (93 reviews) - [Blackbaud Student Information System](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-student-information-system/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (27 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ellucian Student - Title: [What's the difference between Ellucian Student and Banner or Colleague on-premises?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-difference-between-ellucian-student-and-banner-or-colleague-on-premises) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>How does Ellucian Student’s unified SaaS ecosystem compare to maintaining Banner or Colleague on-premises for institutions seeking agility, automation,..." - Title: [Does my organization have to modernize to Ellucian SaaS all at once?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-my-organization-have-to-modernize-to-ellucian-saas-all-at-once) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>What advantages does Ellucian’s phased, capability-led Navigate to SaaS approach offer institutions compared to a traditional “big bang” ERP migration..." - Title: [How will moving to Ellucian SaaS help my Institution innovate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-will-moving-to-ellucian-saas-help-my-institution-innovate) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>How does moving to Ellucian SaaS accelerate institutional innovation and AI-driven student success compared to maintaining legacy, on-prem systems with..." - Title: [Why does my institution need a higher ed-specific SIS or ERP like Ellucian Student?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-does-my-institution-need-a-higher-ed-specific-sis-or-erp-like-ellucian-student) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>In what ways does a higher ed-specific SIS like Ellucian Student better support complex academic structures and regulatory demands than broadly..." - Title: [How is Ellucian Student different from other SIS providers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-ellucian-student-different-from-other-sis-providers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<p>How does Ellucian Student’s higher-ed focus and deep domain dataset translate into measurable outcomes versus more generalized SIS platforms serving..." ### FACTS SIS (Student Information System) - Title: [What is FACTS SIS (Student Information System) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-facts-sis-student-information-system-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I use FACTS SIS for attendance and my gradebook." - Title: [How do you use Renweb homework drop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-renweb-homework-drop) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "When I find myself in a situation where I don't have free time or I don't understand how to do my homework, that's when doing my homework helps me..." - Title: [What does facts Sis stand for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-facts-sis-stand-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "FACTS is the name of the company and SIS stands for Student Information System." - Title: [Problem with Report Card](https://www.g2.com/discussions/problem-with-report-card) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I presume you want to see the REPORT CARD Grade and NOT post it to a parent. This is easy to do within FACTS SIS and you can get a simple PDF of the report..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ellucian-student-vs-facts-sis-student-information-system)