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Delaware vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$406
DE
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
DE
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$110
DE
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware Mississippi
Total Fees $406 $375
Application Fee $141 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $31 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Delaware processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Delaware

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $375
vs Delaware ($406)
Faster Processing
Delaware 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs Delaware ($110)

Delaware Board

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