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Hawaii vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$386
HI
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
HI
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$136
HI
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii South Carolina
Total Fees $386 $350
Application Fee $136 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $36 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

NLC Compact

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

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 Hawaii ($386)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Hawaii (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Hawaii ($136)

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