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Idaho vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Pennsylvania
Total Fees $298 $345
Application Fee $66 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $65
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Idaho ($70)

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