Minnesota vs Wisconsin for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$325
WI
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$75
WI
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Cost
Wisconsin is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Wisconsin
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Processing Speed
Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Wisconsin
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NLC Compact
Wisconsin is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Wisconsin
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Renewal Cost
Wisconsin has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.
Winner: Wisconsin
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Wisconsin $325
vs Minnesota ($355)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Wisconsin $75
vs Minnesota ($85)
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