ROI ROICalculate Your Return on Student Engagement At Packback, we don’t just talk about engagement—we measure it. Our Al-powered platform is designed to drive meaningful student outcomes, support instructors, and deliver real institutional value. Whether it’s improved writing quality, increased discussion participation, or stronger retention signals, Packback consistently delivers measurable results that align with your academic and operational goals. Explore the data behind the difference See how Packback helps institutions achieve more, with less friction and more insight. Enter Institution Student FTE (Total full-time equivalent enrollment) Current Retention Rate (Year-over-year student retention rate) Per-Student Value (Net tuition revenue or replacement cost per retained student) *Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment and current retention rate are sourced from IPEDS for the 2022-2023 school year. Improved Retention Rate (%) is automatically calculated based on the Current Retention Rate: under 50% → 2%, between 50% and 70% → 1%, and 70% or higher → 0.5% See results here Improved Retention Rate (%) Additional Students Retained Estimated Return ($) Designed for today’s AI-driven world. Grounded in pedagogy. Built for student success. Request a Demo RESOURCES Supporting Research & Context NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) Repeatedly finds that "students who are more engaged in their coursework report higher satisfaction and are more likely to re-enroll." Tinto's Model of Student Retention Emphasizes academic integration (feeling competent and supported in the classroom) as a central component of persistence. Internal Packback data Shows that students who engage weekly are more likely to earn A's and B's, and institutions see fewer DFW rates in courses using Packback. PACKBACK EFFICACY Proof Points Faculty 30% Faster Average Grading Time 89% Increase in Instructor Satisfaction 78% Assignments are More Manageable 94% Found Deep Dives Valuable 55% Agree they spend less time moderating discussion Student Engagement & Participation Nearly 2x as many posts per student on Packback compared to traditional LMS discussion boards— even when posting requirements are equivalent 1.83x more weekly active users students submitting at least one post weekly— compared to control groups 26% Increase in Student Writing Enjoyment Depth and Quality of Discussion Posts with citations more than double on Packback versus traditional platforms Median word counts are ~5.9% higher indicating richer, more reflective contributions. +50% Posts Over 120 Words without the need for restrictive rubric rules. Academic Outcomes Significantly more A’s and fewer D’s and F’s in courses where students used Packback, compared to controls and institutional historical norms 11 % More A’s on Writing Assignments 46% Fewer ‘D’ Grades +32% More ‘A’ Grades Student Confidence & Faculty Feedback 88% of Students Found Al Writing Feedback Helpful 84% of faculty agreed that class discussions on Packback felt more dynamic and genuine than LMS discussions Over 55% of students reported higher writing confidence after using Packback’s Writing tools (compared to ~42% before use 83% of students surveyed said Packback was more effective than traditional discussion boards Why These Matter Higher engagement fuels retention More frequent, high~quality posts Indicate deeper thinking and stronger investment In the course. Improved writing confidence and performance Students write better, communicate more clearly, and perform better academically. Faculty satisfaction underscores sustainability When instructors see better discussion and fewer tedious tasks, they use the platform again—93% of professors opt to continue after a pilot term SCHEDULE A DEMOReady to See Packback In Action? Institutions across the country are moving away from surveillance-based tools and turning to Packback for a more cost-effective, student-centered approach to academic integrity. Whether you’re looking to reduce plagiarism, support faculty, or guide students with ethical Al, Packback ls here to help. Request your demo today. "*" indicates required fields First Name*Last Name*Email* Your Role*Select OneFaculty (Higher Education)Administrator (Higher Education)Instructor (K-12)Administrator (K-12)OtherInstitution*NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
