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Delaware vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$350
MN
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Minnesota
Total Fees $370 $350
Application Fee $95 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $85
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

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

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Delaware ($95)

Delaware Board

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