Michigan vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$321.55

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$56.55

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Michigan	South Dakota
Total Fees	$321.55 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$56.55 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$56.55 ✓	$115
CE Hours	25 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Pending	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Michigan is $21.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Michigan $321.55

vs South Dakota ($343)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Michigan (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Michigan $56.55

vs South Dakota ($115)

Michigan Board

Michigan Board of Nursing

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Full Michigan RN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota RN requirements →

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