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Colorado vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Michigan
Total Fees $283 $321.55
Application Fee $43 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $56.55
CE Hours N/A 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $38.55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

NLC Compact

Colorado is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Colorado

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Michigan ($321.55)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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