Iowa vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$340

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Texas
Total Fees	$343	$340 ✓
Application Fee	$93 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$68 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	20 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $340

vs Iowa ($343)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-4 wks

vs Texas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

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Full Iowa LVN requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas LVN requirements →

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