NYU's average debt

[geneman]

Why is NYU's average debt so low, when their financial aid is primarily loan-based?

Or is their need and/or merit-based financial aid good?

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[whatsupdoc]

I looked it up on US News (see below) and you are right. It is a bit strange.


New York University
Financial aid & Tuition


Financial Aid (2001-2002 Academic Year)
Students receiving any financial aid: 76%
Students receiving loans: 72%
Students receiving grants/scholarships: 48%
Students receiving work study: 29%

Average indebtedness for 2000 graduates who incurred medical school debt: $76,992