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Missouri vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$303
MO
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$55
MO
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Texas
Total Fees $303 $340
Application Fee $55 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $68
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Missouri is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Missouri

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Missouri $303
vs Texas ($340)
Faster Processing
Texas 4-6 wks
vs Missouri (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Missouri $55
vs Texas ($68)

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