Illinois vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$350

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Missouri
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60	$60
CE Hours	20 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $40 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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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $60

vs Missouri ($60)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois RN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

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Full Missouri RN requirements →

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