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Colorado vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado South Carolina
Total Fees $285 $350
Application Fee $35 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $90
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Colorado (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs South Carolina ($90)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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