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Iowa vs South Dakota for NP Licensing

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa South Dakota
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 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $100
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

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $81
vs South Dakota ($100)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $81
vs South Dakota ($100)

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