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Arkansas vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$320
AR
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
4-6 wks
AR
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$75
AR
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas Texas
Total Fees $320 $340
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $68
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $320
vs Texas ($340)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-6 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Arkansas ($75)

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