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Hawaii vs Illinois for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$310
IL
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
2-4 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$50
IL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Illinois
Total Fees $386 $310
Application Fee $136 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $50
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $76 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Hawaii ($136)

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