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Colorado vs Minnesota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$355
MN
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
4-8 wks
MN
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$85
MN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Minnesota
Total Fees $283 $355
Application Fee $43 $105
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $85
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $72 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

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Minnesota Board

Minnesota Board of Nursing

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