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Alabama vs Idaho for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$298.25
ID
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
1-2 wks
ID
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$70
ID

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Idaho
Total Fees $348 $298.25
Application Fee $100 $98.25
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $70
CE Hours 24 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $49.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs Alabama ($348)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Alabama (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Alabama ($100)

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