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Iowa vs North Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$355
ND
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$110
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa North Dakota
Total Fees $343 $355
Application Fee $93 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $110
CE Hours 36 hrs 12 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs North Dakota ($110)

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