Why are transfer acceptance rates usually higher than freshman acceptance rates? (for UC's)

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1. Far more Freshman applicants than Transfer applicants.

Total 203,700 for Freshman vs. 46,155 for Transfers

table-1.1-freshman-applications-by-campus-and-residency.pdf

table-1.2-transfer-applications-by-campus-and-residency.pdf

2. 6 of the 9 UC campuses offer TAG which guarantees admission if the applicant meets the GPA and course requirements.