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.
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Comparision of Basic Features Amongst Programs
^^^^^^^^ ^ Program Name ^ Typical Starting Grade((Many programs will accept qualified students at even younger ages.)) ^ Program Length ^ Residential ^ Students per Year ^ Issues HS Diploma((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.)) ^ College Degree ^ Cost per Year((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.)) ^ | [[TS/EEP]] | 8 or 9 | 5 years((Transition School program is 1 year and followed by the Early Entrance Program that lasts the remainder.)) | No | At most 16 | No | Bachelor | $10,029 / $7,480((First year carries higher cost than each additional year.)) | | [[EEP]] | 8, 9 or 10 | 5 years((Students "matriculate" to general university status typically after 3 years, but stay affiliated with the program until they complete their college degree.)) | No | 20 | No | Bachelor | $2,500 - $3,500((Depending on course load.)) | | [[BUA]] | 9((Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.)) | 4 years | No | 30-40 | Yes | No | $16,362 / $19,362((Cost for eighth grade students is lower than all other years.)) | | [[BHSEC]] | 9((Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.)) | 4 years((Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.)) | No | 150 | Yes | AA | $0 | | [[ECG]] | 9((Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.)) | 4 years((Initially students participate in an accelerated high school program and only earn college credit during the last years of the program.)) | 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((Discounted price for residents of that state.)) | | [[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((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)) | No | No | $7,192 / $13,222((Discounted price for residents of that state)) | | [[GAMES]] | 11 or 12 | 2 years | Yes | < 50((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)) | No | AS((Students majoring in engineering cannot earn associates degree in 2 years.)) | $5,362 / $9,358((Discounted price for residents of that state)) | | [[SRC]] | 11 or 12 | 2/4 years((Depending on terminal degree)) | Optional((Full-time first year students must reside on campus)) | 165 | No | AA or BA | $34,340 / $27,180((Discounted price for commuting students)) | | [[EH]] | 12 | 1 year | Optional((The vast majority of students are from the local area and commute.)) | 24 | No | No | $11,900 | | [[RHP]] | 12 | 1 year((Typically students continue education at sponsoring university)) | Yes | 40-60 | No | No | $37,582 ((includes $7,000 merit scholarship for all students that is renewable for four years at USC)) | | [[NAASE]] | 12 | 1 year((Typically students continue education at sponsoring university)) | Yes | 20-25 | No | No | $15,142/$26,528 ((Discounted price for residents of that state includes $1,000 merit scholarship for all students of program)) | | [[TCS]] | 12 | 1 year | Yes | 60-80 | No | No | $35,284 |