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South Carolina vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
SC
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-3 wks
SC
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$90
SC
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Washington
Total Fees $350 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-3 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $90 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs South Carolina (2-3 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $90
vs Washington ($113)

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