Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Tifton, GA & Oneonta, NY
When students choose between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and SUNY Oneonta, they're weighing dramatically different completion risks. Abraham Baldwin offers agriculture and rural career training in Georgia at rock-bottom prices.
SUNY Oneonta provides liberal arts education in New York with much stronger graduation outcomes. The low sticker price at Abraham Baldwin looks appealing, but seven out of ten students never finish their degrees.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$16,750
federal loans
$19,812
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$9,604
borrowed by parents
$24,845
borrowed by parents
Abraham Baldwin is predominantly agriculture-focused, with its largest programs including Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science (97 graduates annually) and Biology (40). SUNY Oneonta emphasizes visual and performing arts, with top programs in Communication (186 graduates), Business Economics (172), and Psychology (162).
Abraham Baldwin prepares students for agricultural careers, while SUNY Oneonta focuses on communications, business, and liberal arts fields that typically require degree completion for career entry.
For students confident in their commitment to agricultural careers and prepared for the completion challenge, Abraham Baldwin offers specialized training at an affordable price. SUNY Oneonta provides a more traditional college experience with significantly better completion rates and higher earnings potential — making it the safer choice for students unsure about their path.
The data points to SUNY Oneonta as the stronger overall value due to completion rates, but the right choice depends on your career goals, academic preparation, and commitment level. If you're drawn to agriculture and prepared for the challenge, Abraham Baldwin could work.
Otherwise, SUNY Oneonta's higher graduation rates justify the extra cost.
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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