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North Carolina vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
NC
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
2-4 wks
NC
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$100
NC
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Texas
Total Fees $325 $340
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $68
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Texas ($340)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs North Carolina ($100)

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