It’s important to note that the policy of matching FSA offers from peer schools is not some secret back room deal offered only to athletes. It applies to all students and many of the few schools that do it are very open about it.
http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2010/12/cornell-matches-financial-aid-offered-peer-schools
https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/glossary-question/what-can-i-do-if-im-not-happy-my-financial-aid-award