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Michigan vs Ohio for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$335
OH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
4-8 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$56.55
MI
vs
$75
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Ohio
Total Fees $321.55 $335
Application Fee $56.55 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $56.55 $75
CE Hours 25 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $13.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Ohio

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Ohio ($335)
Faster Processing
Michigan 4-8 wks
vs Ohio (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Ohio ($75)

Michigan Board

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