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Minnesota vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$350
OH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-6 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$65
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Ohio
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $105 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $65
CE Hours 24 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $350
vs Ohio ($350)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs Minnesota ($85)

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