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Indiana vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana South Carolina
Total Fees $310 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $95
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Indiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs South Carolina ($95)

Indiana Board

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South Carolina Board of Nursing

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