Arizona vs Illinois for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$310
IL
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
2-4 wks
IL
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$80
IL
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Illinois is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Illinois
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NLC Compact
Arizona is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Arizona
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Renewal Cost
Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.
Winner: Illinois
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Illinois (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $80
vs Arizona ($160)
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