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Delaware vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
DE
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
DE
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$95
DE
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware South Carolina
Total Fees $370 $350
Application Fee $95 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $95 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs Delaware ($370)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Delaware (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Delaware ($95)

Delaware Board

Delaware Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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