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Idaho vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$298
ID
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho South Dakota
Total Fees $298 $350
Application Fee $66 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $52 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 South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs South Dakota ($115)

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