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South Carolina vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
SC
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
2-3 wks
SC
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$90
SC
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Texas
Total Fees $350 $340
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-3 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $90 $68
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-3 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs South Carolina ($90)

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