Applying to an NC school but live in NY

So I live in New York but UNC Chapel Hill is one of my top choices. I definitely am going to apply there, but they have to take at least like 80% in state kids. My question is, am I being compared to everyone (in state or out of state) who applies, or just compared to the out of state kids who apply?

the latter. Since they pick fewer from a bigger pool, it’s MUCH harder to be accepted as an OOS applicant.

I agree with the above - I’m an NC native, and I know for a fact that there are very few OOS students who get into UNC Chapel Hill. But it’s a great school, and if you end up getting in and going I’m sure you’ll love it! I know quite a few people going there either currently or this coming fall.