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Maryland vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Texas
Total Fees $360 $378
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $68
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs Texas ($378)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Maryland ($136)

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