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Minnesota vs Montana for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$340
MT
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-8 wks
MT
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$100
MT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Montana
Total Fees $355 $340
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Montana

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Minnesota 4-8 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs Montana ($100)

Minnesota Board

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