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Ellucian vs PeopleSoft comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
32nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
PeopleSoft
Ranking in ERP
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Activity Based Costing Software (4th), Benefits Administration (3rd), Talent Management (5th), Demand Management (1st), Talent Acquisition (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PeopleSoft is 2.5%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
IanCampbell - PeerSpot reviewer
Saves time through transclusion - using a single record across multiple modules
The most valuable feature is the module integration, which saves time through transclusion - using a single record across multiple modules. The user interface has improved significantly. The current client redesigns work centers per subsidiary business unit, making navigation more intuitive and easier for end users. Reporting and analytics capabilities have greatly improved.

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."
"It is a customizable product. We can customize it based on our needs, which is one of the features that I like about PeopleSoft. As far as financial accounting is concerned, the user interface is very good. You can also configure Chart of Accounts for all performance insights."
"In general, this solution is user friendly and also performs well. There are two types of forms. One is a standardized form, which you can define things into. The other, you can customize so more repetition can be done in an even manner. That way, it can be designed for what the public or user actually wants. It's not very tough for any person, or layman to understand exactly what the screen requires one to do."
"PeopleSoft automatically generates code, making it easier to integrate with third-party or internal systems."
"It's very fully featured. It has more features and more configurability than SAP."
"The PeopleSoft interface is very good."
"The new version of this solution is very scalable."
"Its user interface is impressive."
"PeopleSoft is easy to understand, where any end user that is logged in can easily navigate through the menus."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"This solution could be improved by lowering the cost of support."
"There could be more adaptability of the system."
"An area for improvement would be that it's quite difficult to learn how to use this product, and the documentation provided isn't helpful in giving you practical advice."
"I would like for the initial rollout process to be completed faster so that it can be implemented in a more efficient manner."
"The product was too complicated when it came to navigating through multiple places and the search filters weren't great."
"PeopleSoft should be more flexible with the configuration. There should be less coding and more configuration."
"On the other hand, the more recent push for standardization precludes customized approaches to certain industry requirements."
"I would like to see improvement in the UI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Check all options before a decision is made."
"The solution is priced per module."
"We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
"This solution offers annual licensing. We pay per user."
"I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
"PeopleSoft has a yearly maintenance fee."
"The tool is expensive."
"The main issue we have with the solution is that it is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
35%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Government
9%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
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