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Delaware vs Iowa for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$181
DE
vs
$81
IA
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
$181
DE
vs
$81
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Iowa
Total Fees $181 $81
Application Fee $181 $81
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $181 $81
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $81
vs Delaware ($181)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs Iowa (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $81
vs Delaware ($181)

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