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New Jersey vs Ohio for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$430
NJ
vs
$350
OH
Timeline
4-8 wks
NJ
vs
4-6 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$160
NJ
vs
$65
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Ohio
Total Fees $430 $350
Application Fee $160 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $350
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-6 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $65
vs New Jersey ($160)

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