Iowa vs Maine for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$355

Timeline

2-8 wks

1-3 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Maine
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$355
Application Fee	$93	$75 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-8 weeks	1-3 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$75 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Iowa (2-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

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Full Iowa RN requirements →

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Maine RN requirements →

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