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Iowa vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Michigan
Total Fees $343 $321.55
Application Fee $93 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $56.55
CE Hours 36 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $21.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Iowa

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-8 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Iowa ($99)

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