<p>usc computes their sat scores quite differently than uc's. hence why they have a higher sat average. with no financial aid, i cant think of a single reason, not prestige, location, or program, to choose usc over ucla or berkeley. this and that about the "trojan family" and more out of state students is not a realistic reason to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars more for a less prestigious education, and a lower ranked department.</p>