Iowa vs Minnesota for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$350
MN
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$85
MN
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Iowa is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Iowa
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Processing Speed
Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Iowa
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NLC Compact
Iowa is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.
Winner: Iowa
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Renewal Cost
Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.
Winner: Minnesota
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Iowa ($99)
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