Ellucian vs Microsoft Dynamics SL comparison

Ellucian and Microsoft are both solutions in the ERP category. Ellucian is ranked #32, while Microsoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Ellucian holds a 0.6% mindshare in ERP, compared to Microsoft’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Ellucian users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Ellucian and Microsoft Dynamics SL compete in the enterprise resource planning domain for educational institutions and project-focused businesses, respectively. Microsoft Dynamics SL seems to have an advantage with its flexible project-based features.

Features: Ellucian provides specialized tools such as student lifecycle management, academic services, and educational resource planning. Microsoft Dynamics SL offers advanced project accounting, financial management, and comprehensive project-centric features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ellucian supports cloud-based deployment ideal for educational institutions and has strong support services. Microsoft Dynamics SL offers both cloud and on-premise deployment options, making it adaptable to various business models, with effective support channels.

Pricing and ROI: Ellucian generally incurs higher initial setup costs, resulting in a gradual ROI. Microsoft Dynamics SL provides competitive setup pricing and delivers a quicker ROI through project-focused efficiencies, offering better ROI for project-oriented businesses.

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian

Ranking in ERP

32nd

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Student Information System (SIS) (1st)

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Ranking in ERP

20th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Dynamics SL is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer1308615

Associate Dean at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Presents all information in one place and automates some of our manual processes

This product is used by more than 50 colleges in our state and it is purchased by the government. The system office does the testing and pushes out the patches to us, so everything has been testing. Even if there is any customization that needs to be done, it happens before it comes to us. As such, I haven't had to contact technical support myself.

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Cirvesh-Daga

Director at T-Systems International GmbH

Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities

An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end person who will be looking at the report is the CFO, and CFO isn't just interested in static reports but in predictive information. Ideally, SL could use data from ERP, and CRM to provide some level of prediction. CoPilot is plugged into Dynamics, it'll be a plus and even a huge selling point over other solutions that are there in the market because now we have a component of AI. We can also give you some level of prediction. Even if it starts with a 15% confidence level, a CFO will take that because it still allows them to increase their bets to a certain extent. So, that's something that I I will look forward to whenever Microsoft introduces it.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like that all of the student information is in one place."

"If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

"It's pretty easy to set up."

"The solution has provided a good return on investment by ensuring our financial and operational information is accurate and timely."

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."

"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing."

"An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

"The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing costs were reasonable."

"If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

34%

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

13%

Comms Service Provider

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What do you like most about Microsoft Dynamics SL?

If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Dynamics SL?

The product's primary improvement area would be its batch processing system. Transitioning to a transactional processing system would significantly enhance its efficiency and usability.

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Dynamics SL?

Our primary use case for the platform was managing our financial and operational processes across multiple companies. We are a group with 11 to 12 companies, and Dynamics SL has been integral in ma...

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Also Known As

Datatel

Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL

Overview

A range of campus management solutions for higher education sector including student information system, registration tools, and more.

Ellucian

Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University

ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd

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