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Mississippi vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$90
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi South Carolina
Total Fees $305 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $90
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Mississippi (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs South Carolina ($90)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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