Illinois vs Iowa for CNA Licensing
Total Fees
$145
IL
vs
$155
IA
Timeline
4-12 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
N/A
IL
vs
N/A
IA
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Illinois is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Illinois
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Processing Speed
Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.
Winner: Iowa
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Illinois $145
vs Iowa ($155)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Illinois (4-12 wks)
Illinois Board
Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry
Official Website →Iowa Board
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry
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