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Iowa vs Montana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$340
MT
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$100
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Montana
Total Fees $343 $340
Application Fee $93 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $100
CE Hours 36 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Iowa 2-8 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Montana ($100)

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