Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 960 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Higher Education Student Information Systems
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Ellucian leads, named in 51% of answers, ahead of at 22% and at 21%.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The consistent leader for core SIS, financial aid, and degree audit tools. | 51% | |
| 2 | A dominant specialist for automating complex financial aid verification and packaging. | 22% | |
| 3 | The top choice for transfer credit evaluation and comprehensive degree auditing. | 21% | |
| 4 | A fast-rising enterprise alternative, especially for financial aid and core SIS needs. | 21% | |
| 5 | A key provider for digital transcripts, though its rank has slipped. | 20% | |
| 6 | Essential for transcript services, often mentioned alongside | 19% | |
| 7 | Emerging as a modern, student-centric tool for degree planning and auditing. | 19% | |
| 8 | 14% | ||
| 9 | 12% | ||
| 10 | 10% | ||
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
corecampus.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 26% of analyzed answers.
“Framed as the default enterprise SIS for most functions.” → “Positioned as part of a competitive ecosystem, compared against both ERP rivals and specialized point solutions.”
Emerged from #18 in mentions in Nov 2025 to #2 by Mar 2026.
Slipped from rank #2 to #5 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from rank #3 to #15 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
Rose from outside the top 25 to rank #6 between Nov 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 43% | ||
| 10% | 29% | ||
| 20% | 7% | ||
| 20% | 28% | ||
| 9% | 28% |
The two models disagree most about CoreCampus (ChatGPT #25, Google #7) and PowerFAIDS (ChatGPT #2, Google #20).
Across 960 AI responses, Ellucian is mentioned most, named in 51% of them, followed by Regent Education (22%) and CollegeSource (21%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 960 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Ellucian maintains its leadership in AI recommendations for student information systems. However,
Oracle has surged to become a top contender since November 2025, challenging established SIS players and specialists alike.
AI responses consistently recommend digitizing applications and automating workflows. Early responses favored generic advice, while later responses from late 2025 and into 2026 increasingly cited specific brands like Ellucian and
ProcessMaker as technology enablers for streamlining these processes.
Brands mentioned
How can a registrar's office streamline the graduation application and certification process?
AI responses consistently recommend digitizing applications and automating workflows. Early responses favored generic advice, while later responses from late 2025 and into 2026 increasingly cited specific brands like Ellucian and
ProcessMaker as technology enablers for streamlining these processes.
AI answers consistently center on two primary service providers: Parchment and . From November 2025 through March 2026, these two brands dominated recommendations for secure, electronic transcript delivery, although their overall mention ranks in the niche declined during this period.
AI answers consistently center on two primary service providers: Parchment and
National Student Clearinghouse. From November 2025 through March 2026, these two brands dominated recommendations for secure, electronic transcript delivery, although their overall mention ranks in the niche declined during this period.
The market map
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