Illinois vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$100
TN
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Illinois is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Illinois
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Processing Speed
Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Illinois
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NLC Compact
Tennessee is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Tennessee
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Renewal Cost
Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.
Winner: Illinois
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Tennessee ($100)
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