Illinois vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$321.55

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$56.55

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Michigan
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$321.55
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$56.55
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60	$56.55 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs ✓	25 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $11.55 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

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Michigan ($321.55)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $56.55

vs Illinois ($60)

Illinois Board

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan RN requirements →

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