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Iowa vs North Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$360
ND
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$90
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa North Dakota
Total Fees $343 $360
Application Fee $93 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $90
CE Hours 36 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs North Dakota ($360)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs North Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $90
vs Iowa ($99)

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