Illinois vs Massachusetts for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$465
MA
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
8-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$120
MA
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Illinois | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $310 ✓ | $465 |
| Application Fee | $50 ✓ | $230 |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 2-4 weeks ✓ | 8-12 weeks |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $60 ✓ | $120 |
| CE Hours | 20 hrs | 15 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Pending |
Key Differences
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Cost
Illinois is $155 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Illinois
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Processing Speed
Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Illinois
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Renewal Cost
Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.
Winner: Illinois
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Massachusetts ($465)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs Massachusetts ($120)
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