Evaluating Procedural Fairness in University Admissions
Two public universities, University Alpha and University Beta, have different methods for allocating the final 10% of their freshman class spots to in-state applicants who meet the minimum academic requirements. Read the two policies below and determine which university employs a more procedurally fair system. Justify your choice by evaluating the 'rules of the game' for each, considering principles like impartiality, transparency, and equal opportunity.
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