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Ohio vs Pennsylvania for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$153.5
OH
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
OH
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$138.5
OH
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio Pennsylvania
Total Fees $153.5 $105
Application Fee $153.5 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $138.5 $81
CE Hours 48 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $48.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs Ohio ($153.5)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Ohio ($138.5)

Pennsylvania Board

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