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Illinois vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$131
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Michigan
Total Fees $310 $321.55
Application Fee $50 $212.9
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $131
CE Hours 20 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $11.55 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs Michigan ($321.55)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs Michigan ($131)

Illinois Board

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