Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Tifton, GA & Tucson, AZ
When students choose between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and University of Arizona, they're comparing fundamentally different educational outcomes. Both are public institutions, but Arizona sits in Tucson as a large research university while Abraham Baldwin operates as a medium-sized agricultural college in rural Georgia.
The most striking difference isn't cost or earnings — it's completion. Arizona graduates two-thirds of its students.
Abraham Baldwin graduates fewer than three in ten.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$16,750
federal loans
$19,620
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$9,604
borrowed by parents
$30,126
borrowed by parents
Abraham Baldwin is agriculture-focused, with its largest programs including Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science (97 graduates) and Agricultural Business and Management (34 graduates). Arizona emphasizes business programs, with 16% of graduates earning business degrees and top programs including Psychology (422 graduates), Multi-Interdisciplinary Studies (305), and Physiology (304).
These different program concentrations reflect distinct career pathways: agricultural and rural careers versus broader professional opportunities.
For students prioritizing completion and career outcomes, Arizona delivers significantly higher graduation rates and earnings that typically justify the higher cost. Abraham Baldwin offers specialized agricultural training at a lower price point, making it the better choice for students specifically committed to agricultural careers who can navigate the completion challenges.
The data points to Arizona as the stronger overall value given completion rates and earnings outcomes. However, the right choice depends on career focus, completion likelihood, and family financial circumstances.
If agricultural careers are your goal and cost is paramount, Abraham Baldwin could work — but Arizona offers better odds of degree completion and broader career options.
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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