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Iowa vs North Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$81
IA
vs
$100
NC
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$81
IA
vs
$50
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa North Carolina
Total Fees $81 $100
Application Fee $81 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $81 $50
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $81
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs North Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Iowa ($81)

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