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Oregon vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$250
OR
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
OR
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$205
OR
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Pennsylvania
Total Fees $250 $105
Application Fee $250 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $205 $81
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $145 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 Oregon ($250)
Faster Processing
Oregon 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Oregon ($205)

Oregon Board

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