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Iowa vs Maine for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$320
ME
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
1-3 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$75
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Maine
Total Fees $343 $320
Application Fee $93 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $75
CE Hours 36 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $320
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Iowa (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Iowa ($99)

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