Illinois vs New Jersey for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$180

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$160

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	New Jersey
Total Fees	$125 ✓	$180
Application Fee	$125 ✓	$180
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$160
CE Hours	80 hrs	30 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $125

vs New Jersey ($180)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs New Jersey ($160)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois NP requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Jersey NP requirements →

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