@SuperSenior19 my comments about the search were back to other posters.
Many on CC will point out that many top colleges seem to maintain a substantial number of wealthier students, in the mix. These colleges are’t losing money for offering out more FA, they keep aggressively raising funds. And at many, a campaign to raise more specifically for financial aid coffers is popular with alumni.
But don’t miss the point that tuition from wealthy kids is only a portion of what colleges spend annually.
Ime, most folks don’t know how colleges may economize, behind the scenes. I’ve seen it. After the 2008 crisis, lots of changes happened and fast, things students may barely notice and don’t really need to know. Been there.