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    Jenzabar ONE

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AJenzabar ONE is a complete management platform for higher ed featuring modules for student registration and advising, student life and events, human resources, fundraising and tuition, and also eLearning module with student portal and mobile app.N/A

    Skyward Student Management Suite

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ASkyward, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, offers the Skyward Student Management System, a k-12 student information system which provides classroom tools (e.g. gradebook, attendance tracking, etc), Family Engagement tools with portal, as well as admin and student services task management.N/A
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    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
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    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
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    Jenzabar, Inc.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    83%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    83%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
    Student and Faculty Administration
    Comparison of Student and Faculty Administration features of Jenzabar ONE and Skyward Student Management Suite
    Feature
    Jenzabar ONE
    9.7
    9 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Skyward Student Management Suite
    6.9
    4 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Integrations with 3rd-Party Education Technology7.97 Ratings5.92 Ratings
    Online Registration Management9.98 Ratings00 Ratings
    District Communications, such as messaging and alerting10.06 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Roster Management9.97 Ratings8.34 Ratings
    Platform Customization9.77 Ratings3.12 Ratings
    Teacher Self-Service9.86 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Student Data Security10.09 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Community Support9.98 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Class Scheduling9.97 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    State and National-level Reporting9.47 Ratings8.52 Ratings
    Compliance Support9.68 Ratings00 Ratings
    Teacher and Parent Mobile Application10.03 Ratings9.52 Ratings
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    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
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    Schoolmint Hero
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Schoolmint Hero
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Schoolmint Hero
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    8.6
    (17 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
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    Support Rating
    -
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    6.0
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    Jenzabar ONESkyward Student Management Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    Jenzabar ONE is strongly suited for an all-in one solution for higher ed. The modern web-based platform make it efficient for end users. An institution that wants a full communication platform to connect with students, Jenzabar is the right product for your school. As with any product, development with Jenzabar One continues which is a good thing but also may cause some schools to want more features more quickly.
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    Skyward
    There is nothing specific that I would say sets it apart from any other LMS, but once you are used to the user interface and various features, it does everything that is needed and integrates well enough with other software to function. Probably isn't necessary in a smaller setting, but for multiple building districts, it is certainly robust enough to handle data collection and storage.
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    Pros
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • Jenzabar ONE makes working within the system possible and secure using remote and WFH options.
    • Jenzabar ONE is adept at managing the central functions of the Registrar's Office.
    • Jenzabar ONE is capable and adequate for student accounts and billing.
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    Skyward
    • Flexibility. This multitude of fields available makes it easy to capture data the way we want or need to.
    • Quick response to trouble tickets. The company strives to reach out to the customer within an hour and start the process of resolution.
    • User focused. Improvements to the system always look at how the end user experience can be enhanced.
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    Cons
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • the Help system does not always correlate to the current version, so updating that with each update would be very helpful
    • a method to test users' permission would be very helpful
    • it is sometimes tricky trying to figure out which functions to assign to users, so making that process more clear would be great
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    Skyward
    • Confusion when it comes to student grades- sometimes there are two different letter grades for a student for what is posted as "TR1" and "PR1." How does a teacher know which of these grades will be posted to a student's report card? How does a teacher know what the student's actual grade is for a particular course?
    • Switching between the Educator Access Plus and Student Management tabs can be complicated, especially for those new to the system. Why can't everything be in one place?
    • I recognize that Skyward logs out after a certain period of inactivity to preserve privacy of users, but is there a way to change those settings so that Skyward does not log out as frequently? It is difficult to keep having to log back in completely again.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Jenzabar, Inc.
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    Skyward
    It is the system I am most comfortable with, so having to learn a new system outweighs any problems I have with Skyward.
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    Usability
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    It makes work easier because everything is in one place. Works well once staff is fully trained. Good for connecting all departments so students can be serviced to the best of our abilities. It's a very strong system overall that isn't always the easiest to learn at first, but once you learn, you'll take nothing else for it.
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    Skyward
    It takes some time to get used to navigating the features and layers, but once you know your way around it, it's pretty good.
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    Support Rating
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    Never contacted support before.
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    Skyward
    Overall great job, issues were taken care of. People in support do care.
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    Implementation Rating
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Skyward
    Yes, I was part of the implementation team.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    Jenzabar ONE has 90% of the capabilities of of its competitors, and a price point significantly below those products. Both Banner and PeopleSoft provide capabilities that exceed what we need. Paying for those additional features is not cost effective. In short, Jenzabar ONE does nearly everything we need, and both Banner and PeopleSoft only offer extra capabilities we will not use.
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    Skyward
    I, personally, have not used other Student Management Systems, but having used Skyward, I do not necessarily feel any overwhelming desire to seek out the competitive software programs. Skyward does what it says it will and provides my school district with an easy and organized way to share and access all of the relevant student and family information we need. It serves it's purpose well and meets our needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Jenzabar, Inc.
    • Implementing the new admissions portal has led to a 12% increase in enrollment as we were able to spend time directly working with students with how it automated previously manual tasks.
    • The ACH and credit card payment portal with self-selection of student payment plans has allowed the business office to collect 70% of what we used to send to collections.
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    Skyward
    • Overall, Skyward has had a positive impact. One way is the student information that is shared and available to see. If I need to know something about a student’s academic history, Skyward has it.
    • Another way it has impacted our district is the way it has streamlined all of our payroll information. I can see check histories, different parts of my salary, and the year-end totals all in one place.
    • Skyward has also made a big impact on our district by making it easier to communicate with parents. All the parents’ contact information is available and email is even included in the program.
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