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Head-to-head · Higher Education Software

Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions vs Modern Campus Student

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions #7 in Higher Education Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Ellucian
Modern Campus Student #8 in Higher Education Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Modern Campus

Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions leads on 0 checks, Modern Campus Student on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEllucian Recruiting & Admissions · 8.1/10
  • Most featuresModern Campus Student · 4 of 4

Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions scores higher on our rubric for higher education software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions is the better fit for enterprise admissions and international recruitment teams. Modern Campus Student is the better fit for mid-market institutions seeking a core SIS.

  • Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions fits best

    Enterprise admissions and international recruitment teams

  • Modern Campus Student fits best

    Mid-market institutions seeking a core SIS

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Side by side

Feature Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions 8.1/10 Visit ↗ Modern Campus Student 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 8.0
Ranking #7 in Higher Education Software #8 in Higher Education Software
Best for Enterprise admissions and international recruitment teams Mid-market institutions seeking a core SIS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions 0/4 · Modern Campus Student 4/4
Student information system Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Academic management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Admissions tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Financial aid Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Cloud
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Applicant portal combines mobile-friendly applications and status tracking.
  • Fraud detection, prospect scoring, and outreach support recruitment workflows.
  • Visa case management and reporting address international enrollment needs.
  • Covers records, admissions, enrollment and course registration.
  • Includes advising, academic planning and degree-audit workflows.
  • Provides self-service access for students and staff.
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a demonstration or contact-sales process.
  • Ellucian Banner and Colleague are the named SIS integrations.
  • Admissions focus does not extend to dedicated scholarship management.
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit institutions seeking another model.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a single-function tool.
Our verdict

Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions supports colleges and universities managing prospective-student engagement, applications, and enrollment. Its scope spans applicant portals, prospect assignment, communications, fraud detection, and…

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Modern Campus Student is a cloud-based student information system for colleges and universities, with a stated fit for mid-market and enterprise institutions. It brings student records together with lifecycle processes such as admissions,…

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  1. Ellucian Recruiting & AdmissionsHigher Education Software 8.1Pricing on request
  2. Modern Campus StudentHigher Education Software 8.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions — where it wins

    • Applicant portal combines mobile-friendly applications and status tracking.
    • Fraud detection, prospect scoring, and outreach support recruitment workflows.
    • Visa case management and reporting address international enrollment needs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a demonstration or contact-sales process.
    • Ellucian Banner and Colleague are the named SIS integrations.
    • Admissions focus does not extend to dedicated scholarship management.

  • Modern Campus Student — where it wins

    • Covers records, admissions, enrollment and course registration.
    • Includes advising, academic planning and degree-audit workflows.
    • Provides self-service access for students and staff.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
    • Cloud deployment may not suit institutions seeking another model.
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a single-function tool.
  • Ellucian Recruiting & Admissions8.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Admissions and international recruitment workflows for colleges using Ellucian systems.

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  • Modern Campus Student8.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud SIS covering student records and processes from admissions through financial aid.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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