Colorado vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$120
MA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Colorado | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $283 ✓ | $465 |
| Application Fee | $43 ✓ | $230 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks ✓ | 8-12 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $108 ✓ | $120 |
| CE Hours | N/A | 15 hrs |
| NLC Compact Member | Yes | Pending |
Key Differences
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Cost
Colorado is $182 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Colorado
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Processing Speed
Colorado processes applications in 4-8 weeks.
Winner: Colorado
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NLC Compact
Colorado is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Colorado
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Renewal Cost
Colorado has lower renewal fees at $108 per cycle.
Winner: Colorado
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $108
vs Massachusetts ($120)
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