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New Jersey vs Wisconsin for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$180
NJ
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Wisconsin
Total Fees $180 $82
Application Fee $180 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $82
CE Hours 30 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $98 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $82 per cycle.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs New Jersey ($180)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $82
vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

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