Ellucian Smart Plan
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FlightPath
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| Fact | Ellucian Smart Plan | FlightPath |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Ellucian says Smart Plan is natively integrated with Degree Works and Colleague Student Planning. | FlightPath Academics states that the platform integrates with campus SIS, LMS, SSO and other systems and can import existing data. |
| Security | Ellucian lists SOC 2 and ISO 27001 among the compliance credentials shown in its Trust Center; the page does not specify Smart Plan separately. | FlightPath Academics states that student data is secured using FERPA and industry-established practices, with controls aligned to NIST 800-53 and TX-RAMP certification. |
Ellucian Smart Plan plans
- Ellucian Smart PlanPriced on request
FlightPath plans
- FlightPath Community EditionFree
- FlightPath AcademicsPriced on request
Pick Ellucian Smart Plan if…
It is intended for institutions and the students and advisors who plan academic pathways and course registration. It may suit institutions using Degree Works or Colleague Student Planning.
Pick FlightPath if…
FlightPath suits colleges and universities that need degree audits, course planning, advising communications, and student success alerts. The Community Edition fits institutions able to self-host, while FlightPath Academics offers cloud hosting and guided onboarding.