Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Tifton, GA & Lincoln University, PA
When students choose between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Georgia and Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, they're weighing affordability against completion risk. Both offer public education at below-average prices, but the graduation data reveals a concerning gap.
ABAC's ultra-low net price comes with the highest risk of students leaving without a degree. The data forces a difficult question about what constitutes true value in higher education.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$16,750
federal loans
$28,250
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$9,604
borrowed by parents
$25,309
borrowed by parents
ABAC is agriculture-focused, with its largest programs including Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science (97 graduates), Biology (40), and Business/Commerce (37). Agricultural Business and Management rounds out the top five with 34 graduates.
Lincoln University emphasizes health and human services, with Human Services leading at 61 graduates, followed by Radio/Television/Digital Communication (45), Health Services (38), and Criminal Justice (29). These different program concentrations shape career paths and explain some earnings differences between institutions.
For students confident in their ability to complete college, ABAC delivers a degree at $6,851 less per year than Lincoln. Lincoln offers better completion support, significantly higher graduation rates, and $8,171 more in median earnings for those who finish.
The data points to Lincoln as the safer choice for most students — the higher upfront cost is offset by much better odds of actually graduating with a marketable credential. ABAC works best for highly motivated students drawn to agriculture programs who can navigate the institution's completion challenges.
If finishing college is your primary concern, Lincoln University provides the more reliable path to a degree.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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