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Arizona vs Pennsylvania for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
AZ
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AZ
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$50
AZ
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Pennsylvania
Total Fees $150 $105
Application Fee $150 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $81
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $105
vs Arizona ($150)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Arizona $50
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

Arizona Board

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