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Michigan vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$131
MI
vs
$75
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan South Carolina
Total Fees $321.55 $350
Application Fee $212.9 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $131 $75
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $28.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

NLC Compact

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

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs South Carolina ($350)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $75
vs Michigan ($131)

Michigan Board

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