Illinois vs Iowa for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Iowa
Total Fees	$125	$81 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$81 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$81
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $44 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs Iowa ($81)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois CRNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CRNA requirements →

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