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Pennsylvania vs Texas for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$105
PA
vs
$100
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-8 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$81
PA
vs
$70
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Texas
Total Fees $105 $100
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $70
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $100
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs Texas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $70
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

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