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Michigan vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$321.55
MI
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MI
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$56.55
MI
vs
$75
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Michigan Wisconsin
Total Fees $321.55 $325
Application Fee $56.55 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $56.55 $75
CE Hours 25 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Michigan is $3.45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Michigan

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Michigan has lower renewal fees at $56.55 per cycle.

Winner: Michigan

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Michigan $321.55
vs Wisconsin ($325)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Michigan (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Michigan $56.55
vs Wisconsin ($75)

Michigan Board

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Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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