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Delaware vs Illinois for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$310
IL
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
2-4 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$50
IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Illinois
Total Fees $370 $310
Application Fee $95 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

Delaware is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Delaware (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Delaware ($95)

Delaware Board

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