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Alabama vs Colorado for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$285
CO
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-6 wks
CO
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$35
CO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Colorado
Total Fees $348 $285
Application Fee $100 $35
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $35
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-6 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Alabama ($100)

Alabama Board

Alabama Board of Nursing

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Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

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