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Maryland vs Michigan for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$321.55
MI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-8 wks
MI
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$56.55
MI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Michigan
Total Fees $360 $321.55
Application Fee $100 $56.55
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $56.55
CE Hours 30 hrs 25 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Pending

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $38.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

Maryland is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-8 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

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Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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