Illinois vs Utah for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$310

$340

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$58

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Utah
Total Fees	$310 ✓	$340
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$90
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60	$58 ✓
CE Hours	20 hrs	15 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Utah

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Renewal Cost

Utah has lower renewal fees at $58 per cycle.

Winner: Utah

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $310

vs Utah ($340)

Faster Processing

Illinois 2-4 wks

vs Utah (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Utah $58

vs Illinois ($60)

Illinois Board

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Utah Board

Utah Board of Nursing

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