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Mississippi vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$375
MS
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Texas
Total Fees $375 $378
Application Fee $100 $110
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $68
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $375
vs Texas ($378)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Mississippi ($100)

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