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Michigan vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MI
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$43
MI
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Pennsylvania
Total Fees $303 $345
Application Fee $43 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $43 $65
CE Hours 25 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $42 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

Pennsylvania is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $43 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $303
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $43
vs Pennsylvania ($65)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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