Iowa vs Missouri for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$350

Timeline

2-8 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$99

$60

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Missouri
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$350
Application Fee	$93 ✓	$105
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-8 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	3 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$99	$60 ✓
CE Hours	36 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 2-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Missouri has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Missouri

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $343

vs Missouri ($350)

Faster Processing

Iowa 2-8 wks

vs Missouri (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Missouri $60

vs Iowa ($99)

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

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Full Iowa RN requirements →

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri RN requirements →

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