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North Dakota vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
ND
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-10 wks
ND
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$25
ND
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota South Dakota
Total Fees $171 $173
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $105 $105
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $171
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 4-10 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $25
vs South Dakota ($25)

North Dakota Board

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