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Texas vs Wisconsin for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$100
TX
vs
$82
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
TX
vs
4-8 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$70
TX
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Texas Wisconsin
Total Fees $100 $82
Application Fee $100 $82
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $82
CE Hours 20 hrs 16 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $82
vs Texas ($100)
Faster Processing
Texas 4-8 wks
vs Wisconsin (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $70
vs Wisconsin ($82)

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