Iowa vs Tennessee for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$140
TN
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Iowa is $22 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Iowa
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Processing Speed
Tennessee processes applications in 4-6 weeks.
Winner: Tennessee
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Renewal Cost
Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.
Winner: Iowa
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Tennessee 4-6 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Tennessee ($140)
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