<p>As usual, another important question to ask is: Have you visited each campus?</p>
<p>UCLA has several different versions of the Economics major. I’m guessing you would want Business-Econ, which is a bit more competitive than a regular Econ BA and requires some other kinds of classes (like management).</p>
<p>You made comparison lists for each school, which is good, but do you feel drawn to one school over the other? Why are you hesitating to commit to one or the other, and similarly, what do you find compelling about each school?</p>
<p>Is that merit aid from USC going to stay with you for all four years? Although the UC system has trouble managing its budget, the cost of USC will go up if the scholarships are a one-time thing (or if you lose them by not meeting renewal requirements). How big of a factor is money for you and your family?</p>
<p>Visit each campus. Think about your reasons. And go with your instinct.</p>