Skip to content

Delaware vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$303
MI
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$43
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Michigan
Total Fees $370 $303
Application Fee $95 $43
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $43
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $67 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Delaware ($95)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all LVN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Delaware LVN License

Compare Michigan LVN License