Colorado vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$283

$355

Timeline

4-8 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$108

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Maine
Total Fees	$283 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$75
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	$75 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $72 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $283

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Colorado (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Full Maine RN requirements →

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