What IDEBP Offers: Distance Education Benchmarking Tools
The International Distance Education Benchmark Project (IDEBP) gives institutions powerful distance education benchmarking tools to see the full picture. By combining transparent IPEDS data with confidential, institution-submitted benchmarks, participants gain access to interactive dashboards, peer comparisons, and actionable trend insights. These tools support better planning, smarter policy, and stronger student success strategies.
Key Features
Confidential Peer Benchmarking
Compare your distance education trends against selected peer institutions. Analyze enrollment, modality, retention, and more—all in a private, secure environment.
Interactive Dashboard
Explore longitudinal data by sector, control, student level, and distance education type. Dashboards present clean, easy-to-use visuals designed for strategic insight.
Custom Peer Group Selection
Tailor your benchmarks to what matters most. Choose your peer group based on control, sector, size, region, or other attributes to ensure relevant comparisons.
Secure Institutional Data Submission
Submit de-identified institutional data through a secure process. IDEBP never publishes submitted data publicly, ensuring your confidentiality.
National Trends + Contextual IPEDS Data
Understand your position within the broader distance education landscape. IDEBP integrates national IPEDS trends for context and comparison.
Annual Reports and Strategic Briefings
Are you ready to go beyond spreadsheets and static reports? With IDEBP’s distance education benchmarking tools, you can unlock strategic insight and drive lasting improvement.
Join IDEBP and Unlock the Full Power of Data-Informed Planning
Ready to explore the full potential of data-informed planning? Join IDEBP and unlock insights that go beyond IPEDS.