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Ohio vs South Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$153.5
OH
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
OH
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$138.5
OH
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Ohio South Carolina
Total Fees $153.5 $40
Application Fee $153.5 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $138.5 $145
CE Hours 48 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $113.5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Ohio has lower renewal fees at $138.5 per cycle.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Ohio ($153.5)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Ohio $138.5
vs South Carolina ($145)

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