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Iowa vs Kansas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$323
KS
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
1-2 wks
KS
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$85
KS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Kansas
Total Fees $343 $323
Application Fee $93 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $85
CE Hours 36 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kansas is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

Processing Speed

Kansas processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Kansas

Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kansas $323
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Kansas 1-2 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kansas $85
vs Iowa ($99)

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