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Iowa vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IA
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Virginia
Total Fees $343 $390
Application Fee $93 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $135
CE Hours 36 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $47 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 Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Virginia ($135)

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