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Iowa vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Rhode Island
Total Fees $343 $350
Application Fee $93 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $100
CE Hours 36 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Rhode Island ($100)

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