<p>Schools like WUSTL, Vanderbilt and Duke have some significant merit scholarships, but they are extremely competitive (basically, they are aimed to lure HYPSM type students). So, although it won’t hurt to apply, don’t count on getting the merit money from them.</p>
<p>Rice has a lower tuition to begin with, so you will end up within your budget even without merit money.
USC has nice scholarships (automatic for NMFs).
Grinnell can be generous if you are looking for LACs.</p>