Illinois vs Michigan for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$303

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$43

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Michigan
Total Fees	$310	$303 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$43 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$43 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $303

vs Illinois ($310)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $43

vs Illinois ($50)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan LVN requirements →

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