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Iowa vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa South Dakota
Total Fees $343 $343
Application Fee $93 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $115
CE Hours 36 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs South Dakota ($343)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs South Dakota ($115)

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