Skip to content

Indiana vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$270
IN
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
IN
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana South Dakota
Total Fees $270 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $270
vs South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
Indiana 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs South Dakota ($115)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all LVN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Indiana LVN License

Compare South Dakota LVN License