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Iowa vs Oklahoma for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$335
OK
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$75
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Oklahoma
Total Fees $343 $335
Application Fee $93 $85
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $75
CE Hours 36 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $335
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 2-4 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $75
vs Iowa ($99)

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