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<p>That is a misinterpretation. Because about 1/2 of accepted students are Californians, you assume it is “easier” for a Californian to gain admission.</p>
<p>USC is located in California, so typically 50% or more of the applicants are from California and, as you would expect, about half of accepted students are Californians. In 2011, 52% of applicants were from California, however only 48% of accepted students were from California. That indicates that it is slightly more difficult for California students to gain admission, but the % difference is very small.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1112/USCFreshmanProfile2011v3.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1112/USCFreshmanProfile2011v3.pdf</a></p>
<p>*I am assuming you are aware that USC is a private university and not associated with the UC system.</p>