Skip to content

Georgia vs Iowa for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$282
GA
vs
$343
IA
Timeline
2-4 wks
GA
vs
2-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
$65
GA
vs
$99
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Georgia Iowa
Total Fees $282 $343
Application Fee $40 $93
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $65 $99
CE Hours 30 hrs 36 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Georgia is $61 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Georgia

Processing Speed

Georgia processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Georgia

Renewal Cost

Georgia has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Georgia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Georgia $282
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Georgia 2-4 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Georgia $65
vs Iowa ($99)

Georgia Board

Georgia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all RN state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Georgia RN License

Compare Iowa RN License