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Colorado vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$283
CO
vs
$302
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$108
CO
vs
$67
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado West Virginia
Total Fees $283 $302
Application Fee $43 $52
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $108 $67
CE Hours N/A 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

West Virginia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $67 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $283
vs West Virginia ($302)
Faster Processing
West Virginia 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $67
vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

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