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Arkansas vs Illinois for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$310
IL
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
2-4 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$50
IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Illinois
Total Fees $320 $310
Application Fee $75 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $50
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

Arkansas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Arkansas ($320)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Arkansas ($75)

Arkansas Board

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Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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