Top 3 Platforms for University Application Management, Admissions and Registration
Here is a detailed comparison of the commercial offer of the three SaaS products : EMUNDUS , DreamApply , and Full Fabric , all focused on the digitalization and management of application and admission processes, particularly in the higher education and competition sector.
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Criteria |
DreamApply |
Full Fabric |
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Target |
Universities, schools, competitions, companies, foundations |
Universities and educational institutions (international) |
Universities and schools (admissions, recruitment) |
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Key features |
- Creation of custom forms |
- Complete application management |
- Complete candidate journey management |
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User experience |
Collaborative platform, customizable interface |
Modern, mobile-friendly application with optimized UX |
A user-friendly portal that simplifies the administrator and student experience |
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Automating |
Yes (workflows, tasks, notifications) |
Yes (all repetitive tasks, emails, scoring) |
Yes (admissions workflows, automated tracking) |
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Customization |
Very thorough (forms, website, processes, rights) |
Advanced (customization of rules, scripts, branding) |
Customizing the recruitment process |
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Multi-campaign management |
Yes, multiple campaigns and calls for projects |
Yes, high capacity, high volume, and multi-cycle |
Yes |
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Reporting & Analytics |
Dashboards, XLS/PDF export, campaign analysis, document templates |
Advanced analytics, ROI reports, and conversions |
Comprehensive reports on process and conversion |
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Security & Compliance |
SaaS hosted in Europe, SecNumCloud, On-premise possible, GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 |
SaaS, EU servers, ISO 27001, GDPR |
Secure hosting, GDPR compliance |
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Deployment methods |
SaaS with support (turnkey), On-premise possible |
100% SaaS |
100% SaaS |
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Support & guidance |
Getting started assistance, support, responsive technical support team, knowledge base, video |
Dedicated Configuration Manager, support team, knowledge base |
Dedicated support and project team |
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Pricing positioning |
Quote available upon request, tailored to each individual case; customized offer |
SaaS, payment by volume/candidates/features, transparent pricing |
Price upon request, depending on usage |
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Notable features |
- Integrated interconnected showcase website |
- Strong international reach (international applications) |
- Unifies disparate tools under one interface |
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Key users |
Sorbonne University, Sciences Po Paris, IMT BS |
Ca'Foscari |
Warwick BS, ESMT Berlin |
Key strengths per tool
EMUNDUS
- High degree of customization and possibility of tailor-made hosting (SaaS or On-premise)
- Strong compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, EU GDPR) and accessibility
- Integration of a showcase website for communication and collection
- Suitable for various processes (calls for proposals, recruitment, competitions)
- Excellent support and personalized assistance
DreamApply
- A very robust turnkey solution for the international higher education market
- Advanced automation (40% time saved, +30% more applications, publisher statistics)
- Strong compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, EU GDPR)
- Scalable plans, expert support, pure SaaS (no internal deployment)
Full Fabric
- Unified experience, elimination of multiple tools, extreme simplification for students and teams
- Focus on personalizing the application process and providing a high-end digital student experience
- Aimed at educational institutions wishing to rapidly digitize their entire administrative and relational processes
Key differences
- Emundus : Distinguished by its highly advanced customization, native integration of a showcase site, advanced collaboration, the possibility of on-premise hosting and the video module for files.
- DreamApply : Targets the international market more directly, is very advanced in automated management of high volumes, financial management (payments, stock exchanges).
- Full Fabric : Promotes the centralization of all admissions tools, a unified interface and support for institutions to digitize their entire admissions chain; personalization is oriented towards the complete “student journey”.
Pricing details
- EMUNDUS : Fully customized offer, quotes on a case-by-case basis (SaaS or On-premise), support from an expert.
- DreamApply : Billing based on application volume and features, transparent SaaS model; decreasing costs depending on the selected plan (Smart, Growth, Fixed, Volume).
- Full Fabric : On quote, SaaS model, prices adapted to the use and needs of the client.
In conclusion :
Emundus targets organizational versatility and extreme personalization (forms, processes, sites), DreamApply mass-market and international management efficiency with an emphasis on advanced automation, while Full Fabric prioritizes a totally centralized and simplified user experience for establishments focused on “total digitalization”.
