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Delaware vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware New Jersey
Total Fees $370 $430
Application Fee $95 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $160
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Delaware is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Delaware

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Delaware has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: Delaware

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Delaware $370
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-6 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Delaware $95
vs New Jersey ($160)

Delaware Board

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