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Iowa vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$320
VA
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$140
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Virginia
Total Fees $343 $320
Application Fee $93 $190
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $140
CE Hours 36 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Virginia processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Virginia

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $320
vs Iowa ($343)
Faster Processing
Virginia 4-6 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs Virginia ($140)

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