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Pennsylvania vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$345
PA
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$65
PA
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Texas
Total Fees $345 $340
Application Fee $95 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $68
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Texas 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $65
vs Texas ($68)

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