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Iowa vs Rhode Island for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$81
IA
vs
$135
RI
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$81
IA
vs
$135
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Rhode Island
Total Fees $81 $135
Application Fee $81 $135
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $135
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $54 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 Rhode Island ($135)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $81
vs Rhode Island ($135)

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