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# Ellucian Student vs Workday Student Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Ellucian Student** [

3.4/5(263)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews#reviews)

**Workday Student** [

4/5(58)

](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Ellucian Student**
No pricing available

**Workday Student**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Ellucian Student**
7 months

Based on 8 responses

**Workday Student**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Ellucian Student**
19 months

Based on 7 responses

**Workday Student**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Ellucian Student**
$$$$$

**Workday Student**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Ellucian Student**
Not enough reviews yet

**Workday Student**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Ellucian Student**
[
Centralized Information (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2360565&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Comprehensive Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2360611&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Technical Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2360641&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Access Limitations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2360535&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Workday Student**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Ellucian Student**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7ac26159c9ff73c3577631317a201a51/ellucian-recruiting-admissions.png "Product Avatar Image")

Ellucian Recruiting &...

](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-recruiting-admissions/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/integrations)

**Workday Student**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c4cea305272e01c609da9349efe4aba2/canvas-lms.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canvas LMS

](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/integrations)

Screenshots

**Ellucian Student**
 ![Ellucian Student screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1544715/row-12-student-accelerate-outcomes-across-the-whole-student-lifecycle-enroll-2x.jpg)

**Workday Student**
 ![Workday Student screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1488281/screenshot-student-academic-hub-desktop.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Ellucian Student**

7.6

7.6228

**Workday Student**

8.5

8.546

Ease of Use

**Ellucian Student**

6.3

6.3231

**Workday Student**

8.1

8.147

Ease of Setup

**Ellucian Student**

6.6

6.641

**Workday Student**

6.7

6.75

Ease of Admin

**Ellucian Student**

7.1

7.140

**Workday Student**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Ellucian Student**

7.0

7.0162

**Workday Student**

8.1

8.136

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Ellucian Student**

7.1

7.139

**Workday Student**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Ellucian Student**

5.1

5.1226

**Workday Student**

8.2

8.245

Features

Education ERP Suites[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.9

6

Not enough data

Integrations

Communication

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Sharing

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Core Modules

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

Report Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 9 feature categories with incomplete data

Admissions and Enrollment Management[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Email marketing 

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Nurturing 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alumni Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Aid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Analytical Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Funnel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prospecting Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Aid Software[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Performance

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Platform Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment

Assignments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Education HR[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personnel

Employee Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Self-Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruiting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll

Employee Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Absences and Time Off

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting and Integrations

Custom Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Education Finance Software[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial management

General Ledger

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing

Billing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Customized Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Exporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounts Payable

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Refund Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Aid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tuition Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information Systems (SIS)[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Education ERP[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Education ERP

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Higher Education Student Information Systems[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollment & Academic Management

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 Aid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Library Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discipline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Faculty/Staff Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transportation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Housing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fundraising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alumni Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial & Billing Operations

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

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Engagement & Support Tools

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

Parent/Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence & Analytics

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

Additional Functionality

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic Advising[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Creating plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress monitoring

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

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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Ellucian Student](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c8d6a411a61efffd01a46972bec10f4e/ellucian-student.svg "Ellucian Student")](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews)

Ellucian Student

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

4.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

49.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

46.3%

[![Workday Student](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/606c76b1813abca2e96fde9dc8fa51ec/workday-student.svg "Workday Student")](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews)

Workday Student

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

4.2%

10.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

49.4%

43.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

46.3%

45.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Ellucian Student](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c8d6a411a61efffd01a46972bec10f4e/ellucian-student.svg "Ellucian Student")](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews)
Ellucian Student

Higher Education

72.5%

Education Management

17.8%

E-Learning

1.2%

Information Technology and Services

1.2%

Financial Services

1.2%

Other

6.2%

[![Workday Student](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/606c76b1813abca2e96fde9dc8fa51ec/workday-student.svg "Workday Student")](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews)
Workday Student

Higher Education

56.4%

Education Management

20.0%

Marketing and Advertising

3.6%

Writing and Editing

1.8%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

1.8%

Other

16.4%

FAQs

## Ellucian Student vs Workday Student FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Workday Student vs Ellucian Student?

Workday Student stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction scores across key dimensions compared to Ellucian Student.

| [Workday Student](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews) | [Ellucian Student](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (58 reviews) | 3.4/5 (263 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| 8.1 | 7.0 |
| User-friendly interface and centralized access | Centralized student info and robust degree planning tools |

### How do the pricing models of Workday Student and Ellucian Student compare?

Workday Student is rated higher for value satisfaction than Ellucian Student, as reflected in reviewer scores.

- **Workday Student:** Reviewers highlight the platform's ability to centralize multiple functions, reducing the need for multiple systems and streamlining processes.
- **Ellucian Student:** Reviewers note that while the platform is comprehensive, it is considered pricey for smaller organizations and requires significant resources to operate efficiently.

### What are the best alternatives to Workday Student and Ellucian Student?

The top three alternatives to Workday Student and Ellucian Student are Oracle Higher Education Cloud, Jenzabar One, and — (no third alternative supported in the data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Workday Student](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-student/reviews) | 4.0/5 (58 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers value centralized access and streamlined processes | User-friendly interface and centralized access |
| [Ellucian Student](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews) | 3.4/5 (263 reviews) | Enterprise | Considered pricey for smaller organizations | Centralized student info and robust degree planning tools |
| [Oracle Higher Education Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-higher-education-cloud/reviews) | 4.0/5 (14 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Jenzabar One](https://www.g2.com/products/jenzabar-one/reviews) | 4.0/5 (56 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Education ERP Suites features should I prioritize when comparing Workday Student and Ellucian Student?

Buyers comparing Workday Student and Ellucian Student should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Setup.

- **Ease of Use:** Workday Student scores 8.1, Ellucian Student scores 6.3.
- **Quality of Support:** Workday Student scores 8.1, Ellucian Student scores 7.0.
- **Meets Requirements:** Workday Student scores 8.5, Ellucian Student scores 7.6.
- **Ease of Setup:** Workday Student scores 6.7, Ellucian Student scores 6.6.

### What are the pros and cons of Workday Student vs Ellucian Student?

Workday Student's headline strength is its user-friendly interface, while Ellucian Student is recognized for centralized student information and robust degree planning tools.

- **Workday Student strengths:** User-friendly interface, centralized access to documents and processes, and strong customer care responsiveness.
- **Workday Student trade-offs:** Reviewers mention occasional navigation confusion, clunky interface elements, and a learning curve for new users.
- **Ellucian Student strengths:** Centralized student information (1 all-time mention), comprehensive features (1), robust degree planning tools, and accessible tools for students and staff.
- **Ellucian Student trade-offs:** Technical issues (2 all-time mentions), access limitations (1), learning difficulty (1), and reports of poor support (1).

### Is Workday Student or Ellucian Student better for small businesses?

Workday Student is a better fit for small businesses, as Ellucian Student is primarily used by enterprise organizations and is considered resource-intensive for smaller institutions.

- **Workday Student:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting ease of use and centralized access as benefits for organizations with fewer resources.
- **Ellucian Student:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and reviewers describe the platform as complex and resource-heavy, making it less suitable for small businesses.

### Which Education ERP Suites platform has better integrations?

Ellucian Student is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its ability to integrate with other shared systems and third-party software.

- **Workday Student:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **Ellucian Student:** Reviewers mention integration with other shared systems and third-party software, with recent reviews highlighting this as a key strength.

### How do Workday Student and Ellucian Student compare on customer support?

Workday Student leads Ellucian Student on Quality of Support by 1.1 points (8.1 vs 7.0), a material difference.

- **Workday Student:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive customer care, with several noting support responses within 12 hours and high satisfaction with issue resolution.
- **Ellucian Student:** Reviewers describe support as variable, with some citing helpful agents but others reporting siloed departments and slow resolution for complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Workday Student or Ellucian Student?

Workday Student and Ellucian Student score within 0.1 points on Ease of Setup (6.7 vs 6.6), indicating parity on implementation difficulty.

- **Workday Student:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those with training, but note a learning curve for new users and some initial confusion.
- **Ellucian Student:** Reviewers report a steep learning curve and the need for dedicated training, but also mention that once learned, the system is manageable and setup is rated similarly to Workday Student.

Alternatives

**Ellucian Student Alternatives**

 ![Jenzabar One](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1550765163/jenzabar-one.svg "Jenzabar One")

[
Jenzabar One
](/products/jenzabar-one/reviews)

 ![Oracle Higher Education Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d6c94840fa4ec315ee6910add1f45c75/oracle-higher-education-cloud.jpg "Oracle Higher Education Cloud")

[
Oracle Higher Education Cloud
](/products/oracle-higher-education-cloud/reviews)

 ![Wisenet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3034623ced80933fdbd92ce0863a5d13/adapt-it-wisenet.svg "Wisenet")

[
Wisenet
](/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews)

 ![PeopleSoft Campus Solutions](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566905/peoplesoft-campus-solutions.png "PeopleSoft Campus Solutions")

[
PeopleSoft
](/products/peoplesoft-campus-solutions/reviews)

**Workday Student Alternatives**

 ![Oracle Higher Education Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d6c94840fa4ec315ee6910add1f45c75/oracle-higher-education-cloud.jpg "Oracle Higher Education Cloud")

[
Oracle Higher Education Cloud
](/products/oracle-higher-education-cloud/reviews)

 ![Jenzabar One](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1550765163/jenzabar-one.svg "Jenzabar One")

[
Jenzabar One
](/products/jenzabar-one/reviews)

 ![Wisenet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3034623ced80933fdbd92ce0863a5d13/adapt-it-wisenet.svg "Wisenet")

[
Wisenet
](/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")

[
PowerSchool SIS
](/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)