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South Carolina vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
SC
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-3 wks
SC
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$90
SC
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina South Dakota
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-3 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $115
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $90 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs South Dakota ($115)

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