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Iowa vs South Carolina for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$81
IA
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$81
IA
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa South Carolina
Total Fees $81 $40
Application Fee $81 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $145
CE Hours N/A 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $41 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Iowa ($81)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $81
vs South Carolina ($145)

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