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Ellucian vs Oracle E-Business Suite comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Ellucian
Ranking in ERP
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Student Information System (SIS) (1st)
Oracle E-Business Suite
Ranking in ERP
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
157
Ranking in other categories
Field Service Management (1st), Activity Based Costing Software (1st), Benefits Administration (5th), Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing (1st), Product Configuration and Quoting (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the ERP category, the mindshare of Ellucian is 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle E-Business Suite is 4.2%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
ERP Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle E-Business Suite4.2%
Ellucian1.2%
Other94.6%
ERP
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1308615 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Md. Mazharul Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Incharge Corporate Accounts & ERP System at General Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Has connected financial data across departments and improved future cash flow planning
I would like to improve the integration with other solutions, as I need everything integrated, like the HR module, purchase module, SCM, production, and engineering. Each and every module should be connected to the finance module, and I think Oracle provides the right solution. Also, SAP, IFS, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 offer some solutions, but I am not as happy with them as I am with Oracle. I believe that Oracle E-Business Suite could improve by transitioning from Java-based scripts in our system to a web-based environment. While Oracle already has JD Edwards available in web-based format, I think it needs to be smoother for optimization and presentation in the future. In comparison, IFS is fully web-based, and all applications are sufficiently good and user-friendly. We are developing and trying to improve to a web-based setup, but it is currently too costly.

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."
"Using Ellucian means that we have more automated processes, and don't have to do everything manually."
"Decent support, large installed base, adequate plus training."
"The integration of the various modules is definitely the most valuable feature for us. Our clients being business-minded, which involves customers and suppliers."
"The solution is good for small businesses."
"I like the automation and integration features of Oracle E-Business Suite."
"Payroll and online benefits enrollment"
"Valuable features include expense management and the accounting suite of products."
"As we have been using this for the past nine years we have had the opportunity to explore the product. Really everything has worked well and all the modules are very good."
"It is very scalable, and it will grow as my company grows."
"Oracle E-Business Suite improves forecast accuracy, reduces costs, and increases manufacturing capacity."
 

Cons

"The functionality for monitoring satisfactory academic progress has room for improvement."
"It is expensive and uses an antiquated database (Unidata) that requires a specialized set of technical skills in staff."
"In my current scenario, I would not recommend EBS for anyone. It is better to purchase a cloud solution rather than having this one."
"The issue of frequently applying patches and updates to fix bugs. Oracle should improve upon this issue, especially since it happens too frequently."
"A lot more automation can be brought into E-Business Suite."
"The initial setup is complex."
"Technical support is not the best and we have to keep pushing. There have been a lot of times when we keep calling to get prompt support or escalations to a manager in order to get better support."
"I would like to see improvement in the overall UI."
"Technical support is poor currently. They are focusing more on the cloud rather than customers that are on-premise."
"The initial setup was a little complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing of the solution is at about $700-$750 per year."
"The license is very expensive and I think that it needs to be cheaper to get a wider range of users or customers."
"The price would be better if it were lower."
"We pay about $300 a year in order to license the solution."
"The price of the solution is extremely high."
"Whatever the products you use, you'll be paying a yearly maintenance price or a support price."
"There is an annual licensing fee and you are able to add features depending on the scope of the environment."
"USD $100,000 annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
30%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise114
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle E-Business Suite?
The pricing for Oracle E-Business Suite is varying high, depending on the country. For small businesses or those generating low revenue, it is often expensive. However, for governments or multinati...
What needs improvement with Oracle E-Business Suite?
Oracle E-Business Suite has already provided many solutions and continues to do so for implementers and consultancy firms. They offer many benefits through easy steps, support forums, and communiti...
What is your primary use case for Oracle E-Business Suite?
I am working on an ERP solution that Oracle provides, which is Oracle E-Business Suite. Oracle E-Business Suite contains many modules that cover tax, finance, HR, projects, and many solutions they ...
 

Also Known As

Datatel
Oracle EBS, OEBS
 

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Sample Customers

Oklahoma Christian University
Colab, Portobello, Saudi Telecom Company, DG Khan Cement, Dubai Holding
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