gavra_at_work:
“Which has nothing to do with Kollel, and everything to do with Tuition, simcha costs, and the need to keep up with the Cohens’.”
Actually, you have brought up one point. Tuition prices are higher due to kollel, and others, who are unable to afford tuition. Therefore, others who can afford it, are footing the bill for the others who can’t.
But your other points are all valid.