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Colorado vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$343
IA
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$99
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Iowa
Total Fees $285 $343
Application Fee $35 $93
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $35 $99
CE Hours N/A 36 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $58 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Iowa ($99)

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