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Illinois vs Washington for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$125
IL
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$80
IL
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Washington
Total Fees $125 $130
Application Fee $125 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $80 $130
CE Hours 80 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $125
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
Illinois 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $80
vs Washington ($130)

Illinois Board

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