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Mississippi vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$375
MS
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi South Carolina
Total Fees $375 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $95
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $95
vs Mississippi ($100)

Mississippi Board

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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