Illinois vs Indiana for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Indiana
Total Fees	$310	$310
Application Fee	$50	$50
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60	$50 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

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NLC Compact

Indiana is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Indiana

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Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Indiana ($310)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Indiana (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Indiana $50

vs Illinois ($60)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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