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Idaho vs Montana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$298.25
ID
vs
$340
MT
Timeline
1-2 wks
ID
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$70
ID
vs
$100
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho Montana
Total Fees $298.25 $340
Application Fee $98.25 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-2 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $70 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $41.75 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $298.25
vs Montana ($340)
Faster Processing
Idaho 1-2 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $70
vs Montana ($100)

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