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Illinois vs South Carolina for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$125
IL
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$80
IL
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois South Carolina
Total Fees $125 $40
Application Fee $125 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $80 $145
CE Hours 80 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Illinois ($125)
Faster Processing
Illinois 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $80
vs South Carolina ($145)

Illinois Board

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