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Minnesota vs Washington for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$105
MN
vs
$130
WA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$130
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Washington
Total Fees $105 $130
Application Fee $105 $130
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $130
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $105
vs Washington ($130)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Washington (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Washington ($130)

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