Colorado vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$285

$350

Timeline

4-6 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	South Dakota
Total Fees	$285 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$115
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $285

vs South Dakota ($350)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Colorado (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Colorado $35

vs South Dakota ($115)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota LVN requirements →

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