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Illinois vs Maryland for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$365
MD
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$100
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Maryland
Total Fees $310 $365
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Maryland ($365)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Maryland ($100)

Illinois Board

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