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Idaho vs Iowa for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$343
IA
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
2-4 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$99
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Iowa
Total Fees $298 $343
Application Fee $66 $93
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $70 $99
CE Hours N/A 36 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Iowa (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Iowa ($99)

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