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Illinois vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Washington
Total Fees $310 $388
Application Fee $50 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $113
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $78 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Illinois (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Washington ($113)

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