Skip to content

Arkansas vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas South Carolina
Total Fees $320 $350
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $90
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Arkansas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arkansas $75
vs South Carolina ($90)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all LVN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Arkansas LVN License

Compare South Carolina LVN License