Colorado vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$283

$320

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$108

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	Virginia
Total Fees	$283 ✓	$320
Application Fee	$43 ✓	$70
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-6 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	$70 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $283

vs Virginia ($320)

Faster Processing

Virginia 4-6 wks

vs Colorado (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $70

vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Full Colorado RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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