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Minnesota vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Texas
Total Fees $350 $340
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $68
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Texas

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Texas 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Minnesota ($85)

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