North Carolina vs South Carolina for LVN Licensing
Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
2-3 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$90
SC
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | North Carolina | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $325 ✓ | $350 |
| Application Fee | $75 ✓ | $100 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 2-4 weeks | 2-3 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | $90 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
North Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: North Carolina
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Processing Speed
South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.
Winner: South Carolina
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Renewal Cost
South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.
Winner: South Carolina
Category Winners
Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs North Carolina ($100)
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