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Maryland vs South Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$50
MD
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$210
MD
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland South Carolina
Total Fees $50 $40
Application Fee $50 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $210 $145
CE Hours N/A 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $145 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Maryland ($50)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $145
vs Maryland ($210)

Maryland Board

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