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The following chart summarizes some of the most important
features of each Early Entrance Program, so that you can find those
opportunities most appropriate for you or your student.

Disclaimer: While attempts were made to present accurate information, the information appearing here has not been updated in some time and may be out of date. We recommend that you contact the program directly before taking any actions that depend on the reliability of this information.

Comparision of Basic Features Amongst Programs
Program Name	Typical Starting Grade[1]	Program Length	Residential	Students per Year	Issues HS Diploma[2]	College Degree	Cost per Year[3]
TS/EEP	8 or 9	5 years[4]	No	At most 16	No	Bachelor	$10,029 / $7,480[5]
EEP	8, 9 or 10	5 years[6]	No	20	No	Bachelor	$2,500 - $3,500[7]
BUA	9[8]	4 years	No	30-40	Yes	No	$16,362 / $19,362[9]
BHSEC	9[10]	4 years[11]	No	150	Yes	AA	$0
ECG	9[12]	4 years[13]	No	50	Yes	AA	$0
PEG	Any of 9-12	4 years	Yes	30-35	No	Bachelor	$24,140
MASMC	11	2 years	Yes	50-65	Yes	AS	$5,750 / ~$19,000[14]
TAMS	11	2 years	Yes	200	Yes	No	$5,600
TALH	11	2 years	Yes	25-30	Yes	No	$4,200
UWA	11	4 years	No	35	No	Bachelor	$11,130
AAG	11 or 12	1-2 years	Yes	< 80[15]	No	No	$7,192 / $13,222[16]
GAMES	11 or 12	2 years	Yes	< 50[17]	No	AS[18]	$5,362 / $9,358[19]
SRC	11 or 12	2/4 years[20]	Optional[21]	165	No	AA or BA	$34,340 / $27,180[22]
EH	12	1 year	Optional[23]	24	No	No	$11,900
RHP	12	1 year[24]	Yes	40-60	No	No	$37,582 [25]
NAASE	12	1 year[26]	Yes	20-25	No	No	$15,142/$26,528 [27]
TCS	12	1 year	Yes	60-80	No	No	$35,284

[1] Many programs will accept qualified students at even younger ages.

[2] In most cases one can arrange a high school diploma through the original school or by other means when the program in question does not issue one.

[3] These are costs before any need-based or merit based aid an individual may qualify for. In most cases federal and third party college aid can also be applied.

[4] Transition School program is 1 year and followed by the Early Entrance Program that lasts the remainder.

[5] First year carries higher cost than each additional year.

[6] Students “matriculate” to general university status typically after 3 years, but stay affiliated with the program until they complete their college degree.

[7] Depending on course load.

[8] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.

[9] Cost for eighth grade students is lower than all other years.

[14] Discounted price for residents of that state.

[15] , [17] Number is 2/3 of max dorm capacity. Actual enrollement depends on the number of open rooms after accounting for returning students, and the number of qualified applicants

[16] , [19] Discounted price for residents of that state

[18] Students majoring in engineering cannot earn associates degree in 2 years.

[20] Depending on terminal degree

[21] Full-time first year students must reside on campus

[22] Discounted price for commuting students

[23] The vast majority of students are from the local area and commute.

[24] , [26] Typically students continue education at sponsoring university

[25] includes $7,000 merit scholarship for all students that is renewable for four years at USC

[27] Discounted price for residents of that state includes $1,000 merit scholarship for all students of program