Or or could be everyone wants CS, so they need to offer those kids less merit. And fill in other majors - so buy those kids in.
Merit / hitting cost is often about where you apply though then what you apply for.
It’s essentially a discount in order for certain kids to choose it over another.
If you’re a top dog, they’ll pay to get you. If you’re average or below, they’re less likely to be aggressive.
Since you have a budget, you need to attend schools that you are better than the norm. Or different - maybe a female in a male dominated field.
Don’t know what you spent on your daughter….but stats oriented alone your daughter will be in good shape. And that larger school with lots of options may make sense - for exploration.